Multiple Choice
Marcus is conducting a squid axon electrophysiology experiment with Dr.Flores.While monitoring a recording electrode placed within a squid axon,Marcus reports to Dr.Flores that the neuron is in a refractory period.What does this mean?
A) The cell is hyperpolarized and another action potential is unlikely or impossible.
B) The cell is depolarized and cannot fire another action potential.
C) The cell is hyperpolarized and is getting ready to fire a larger action potential.
D) The cell is depolarized and is getting ready to fire a larger action potential.
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