Nathan neuron just fired his axon, causing a release of chemicals into the synapse. "More! More!" shout the neurons that received Nathan's chemicals. Nathan replies, "I can't right now, I have to take a break known as a(n)

A. refractory period."
B. postsynaptic potential."
C. action potential."
D. self-propagation."


Answer: A

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