The refractory period occurs ____.
A) during the night when our neurons are at rest
B) only when inhibitory neurotransmitters are released
C) between action potentials
D) as the cell begins to depolarize

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The refractory period is a brief period of time during which a neuron cannot generate another action potential. This occurs between action potentials as the neuron needs time to reset its ion channels before it can fire again.

The Refractory Period Occurs ____