After a neuron fires, about how long is its refractory period?
A)one-thousandth of a second
B)one-hundredth of a second
C)one-tenth of a second
D)one second
E)one-thousandth of a minute

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The refractory period of a neuron, during which it cannot fire again, is approximately one-thousandth of a second. This brief period ensures that each signal is a distinct impulse.

After a Neuron Fires, About How Long Is Its Refractory