After initiating an action potential, there is a period of time called ______ during which a cell cannot generate another AP, no matter how strong the stimulus.
a. Relative refractory period
b. Absolute refractory period
c. Summate refractory period

Action potential has a refractory period that divides in two: relative and absolute. Relative refractory period allows the generation of another AP but needs a greater initial despolarization to reach the excitation threshold. Absolute refractory period cannot generate another action potential no matter how strong the stimulus is.

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After initiating an action potential, there is a period of time called ______ during which a cell cannot generate another AP, no matter how strong the stimulus. a. Relative refractory period b. Absolute refractory period c. Summate refractory period

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After initiating an action potential, there is a period of time called ______ during which a cell cannot generate another AP, no matter how strong the stimulus.
a. Relative refractory period
b. Absolute refractory period
c. Summate refractory period