What Statement About the Absolute Refractory Period Is True

question 119

Multiple Choice

What statement about the absolute refractory period is true?

• A)neurons can fire intermittently.
• B)no amount of further stimulation can induce another action potential to develop.
• C)only the strongest stimulation will cause another action potential to be generated.
• D)the neuron will be triggered by a stimulus that is slightly stronger than what is typically required.

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