An action potential does not re-stimulate the adjacent membrane that was previously depolarized because
A. stimulation is inhibited by the myelin sheath.
B. that area of the membrane is in the absolutely refractory period.
C. the resting membrane potential of the axon is too negative.
D. the resting membrane potential of the axon is too positive.
E. it is impossible for an action potential to be propagated along an axon toward the nerve cell body.
Answer: B
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