During _____ a neuron is incapable of generating an action potential.
A) saltatory conduction
B) neurotransmitter release
C) the absolute refractory period
D) the relative refractory period

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The absolute refractory period is the period of time during which a neuron is completely incapable of generating another action potential, regardless of the strength of the stimulus. During this time, the voltage-gated Na+ channels that were activated during the initial depolarization are inactivated and cannot reopen until after repolarization is complete. This prevents the neuron from firing another action potential too soon and allows for a period of recovery before the neuron can be stimulated again.

During _____ a Neuron Is Incapable of Generating an Action