Comparing a neuron to a gun that holds only a single bullet, the time it takes to reload the gun is similar to the neuron's
A) absolute firing rate.
B) relative firing rate.
C) absolute refractory period.
D) relative refractory period.

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The absolute refractory period is the period of time after a neuron fires an action potential during which it cannot fire another one, no matter how strong the incoming signal. This is similar to the way a gun cannot be fired immediately after it is shot, as it takes a certain amount of time to reload.

Comparing a Neuron to a Gun That Holds Only a Single