What statement about the absolute refractory period is true?
A)neurons can fire intermittently.
B)no amount of further stimulation can induce another action potential to develop.
C)only the strongest stimulation will cause another action potential to be generated.
D)the neuron will be triggered by a stimulus that is slightly stronger than what is typically required.

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During the absolute refractory period, the neuron is temporarily unable to generate another action potential, no matter how strong the stimulus is. This period occurs immediately after an action potential has been generated and lasts until the membrane potential returns to its resting state.

What Statement About the Absolute Refractory Period Is True