During the time period immediately following an action potential, a neuron can produce another action potential only ________

A) if the neuron is stimulated again normally
B) when the neuron remains very permeable to Na+
C) if the neuron receives an especially strong stimulus
D) when the neuron is impermeable to K+


Answer: C

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