What reduces the chances of an action potential being fired during the relative refractory period?
A. The neuron's membrane is slightly more negative than at rest.
B. The neuron's membrane is slightly closer to zero than at rest.
C. The sodium channels remain open.
D. There is not sufficient potassium outside of the neuron.
Answer: A
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