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Alygatorr01285

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The period following depolarization of a neuron during which a neuron can fire, but requires a higher level of stimulation than required for the initial depolarization, is the
 A) primary refractory period.
  B) secondary refractory period.
  C) absolutely (absolute) refractory period.
  D) relatively (relative) refractory period.

Question 2

The period following depolarization when a neuron cannot fire is termed the
 A) absolutely (absolute) refractory period.
  B) relatively (relative) refractory period.
  C) hypostyle (ascending) refractory period.
  D) adductory (closing) refractory period.



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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

A



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