The period following an action potential during which a neuron cannot be stimulated to generate another action potential is referred to as
A)the refractory period.
B)the threshold period.
C)the resting period.
D)the inactivation perioD.
E)the critical period.

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The refractory period is the time after an action potential during which a neuron cannot be stimulated to generate another action potential. This is due to the inactivation of sodium channels and the restoration of the resting membrane potential. During the refractory period, the neuron is unable to respond to any stimulus, no matter how strong, until it has returned to its resting state.

The Period Following an Action Potential During Which a Neuron