Compare the Absolute Refractory Period with the Relative Refractory Period

question 121

Multiple Choice

Compare the absolute refractory period with the relative refractory period.

• A)During the absolute refractory period the membrane can respond only to a larger-than-normal stimulus.During the relative refractory period the membrane cannot respond to further stimulation.
• B)During the absolute refractory period the membrane cannot respond to further stimulation.During the relative refractory period the membrane can respond to any stimulus.
• C)During the absolute refractory period the membrane is highly responsive to stimuli.During the relative refractory period the membrane is unresponsive to stimuli.
• D)During the absolute refractory period the membrane cannot respond to further stimulation.During the relative refractory period the membrane can respond only to a larger-than-normal stimulus.
• E)During the absolute refractory period the membrane is highly responsive to stimuli.During the relative refractory period the membrane can respond only to a larger-than-normal stimulus.

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