Which of These Statements Does NOT Apply to the Absolute

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements does NOT apply to the absolute refractory period

A) It refers to the period of time during which another action potential cannot be initiated in a patch of membrane that has just undergone an action potential, no matter how strong the stimulus.
B) It corresponds to the time period during which the Na⁺ gates are first opened and then closed and inactivated.
C) Immediately following it, the patch of nerve fibre membrane that has just undergone an action potential can be restimulated only by a stronger stimulus than is usually necessary.
D) It occurs during the after hyperpolarization phase of the action potential.