Question

There is a short period of time when a neuron is in a refractory period and a second action potential can not be sent.

True or false

Answer 1

Answer: True

Explanation: the absolute refractory period is the interval of time during which a second action potential cannot be initiated, no matter how large a stimulus is repeatedly applied

Answer 2

True

Step-by-step explanation:

In physiology, a refractory period is a period of time during which an organ or cell is incapable of repeating a particular action, or (more precisely) the amount of time it takes for an excitable membrane to be ready for a second stimulus once it returns to its resting state following an excitation. It most commonly refers to electrically excitable muscle cells or neurons.