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11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System - Part 2 of 2

11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System / The Refractory Period / Problem 5

What happens during an absolute refractory period?

A

The neuron is unable to fire another action potential.

B

The neuron rapidly produces an action potential.

C

The neuron randomly generates an action potential.

D

The neuron can only fire another action potential with a stronger-than-usual stimulus.

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