What is the refractory period?

The period during which an action potential occurs

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The period soon after an action potential passes

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The duration when an action potential will not fire regardless of the strength of the stimulus.

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The period of membrane depolarization before it reaches threshold potential.

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The correct options are
B The period soon after an action potential passes
C The duration when an action potential will not fire regardless of the strength of the stimulus.
Refractory period is a period immediately following stimulation during which a nerve or muscle is unresponsive to further stimulation. During this period the voltage gated sodium channels are closed and will not repond to any changes in voltage, regardless of the strength of the stimulus.

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