The refractory period of an action potential
A. has no effect on direction of action potential propagation.
B. allows bidirectional flow of the action potential.
C. prevents flow of action potential towards cell body.
D. is not a component of every action potential.
Answer: C. prevents flow of action potential towards cell body.
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