The absolute refractory period

A) limits how many action potentials can be produced during a given period of time.
B) prevents the membrane from starting another action potential at the same point and time.
C) is the period of time when a strong stimulus can initiate a second action potential.
D) both A and B.
E) all of the above.


Ans: D) both A and B.

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