An action potential is followed by a brief _________ period, when the neuron regains its _______ charge.
A)refractory; negative
B)refractory; neutral
C)active; positive
D)resting; neutral

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The correct answer is A) refractory; negative. After an action potential, a neuron enters a refractory period during which it cannot fire another action potential and works to regain its resting negative charge.

An Action Potential Is Followed by a Brief _________ Period