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Change in Membrane Potential

11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System / Change in Membrane Potential / Problem 3

The absolute refractory period is the period during which:

A

A new action potential can be generated if multiple stimuli are received.

B

A stimulus can elicit a new action potential, but only if it is stronger than the initial stimulus

C

The neuron is able to fire an action potential with a lower threshold than normal

D

The neuron is unable to generate an action potential, regardless of the strength of the stimulus

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