The top of a sensory cell's dynamic range can be limited by the firing frequency of the primary afferent neuron. The maximum frequency is set by the __________ period

Fill in the blank with the correct word.


Answer: Refractory

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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