Multiple Choice
The refractory period of a neuronal plasma membrane is important because it ____.
A) establishes the resting potential
B) initiates an action potential
C) ensures that the threshold potential will be reached
D) ensures that an impulse will travel in a one-way direction
E) resets the threshold potential
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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