For a brief period of time, shortly after a neural impulse has been triggered, a neuron is not excitable and cannot fire another impulse. This is called _______________.
A)action potential
B)graded potential
C)absolute refractory period
D)depolarization

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The absolute refractory period is the brief period immediately following the firing of a nerve fiber when it cannot be stimulated to fire again, ensuring that the direction of nerve impulse transmission is maintained and that the impulses do not overlap or directly interfere with one another.

For a Brief Period of Time, Shortly After a Neural