Absolute refractory period is the period when the cell is incapable of generating action potential. During this period, voltage-gated Na+ channel undergoes conformational change from (i) ___________________________. This leads to the (ii) ___________ propagation of action potential from axon to axon terminus.

a) (i) inactive conformation to deactivated conformation, (ii) antidromic
b) (i) inactive conformation to deactive conformation, (ii) orthodromic
c) (i) inactive conformation to active conformation, (ii) orthodromic
d) (i) inactive conformation to active conformation, (ii) antidromic


Answer: b) (i) inactive conformation to deactive conformation, (ii) orthodromic

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