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A neuron will not respond to any stimulus during its absolute refractory period. a. True b. False

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False. During the absolute refractory period, a neuron will not respond to any stimulus because the voltage-gated Na+ channel is inactivated.

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False. A neuron will not respond to any stimulus during its absolute refractory period. During this time, the voltage-gated Na+ channel is inactivated and another action potential cannot be generated. Once the channel returns to its resting state, a new action potential can be initiated, but only by a stronger stimulus. The absolute refractory period is important for preventing the propagation of multiple action potentials at the same time.

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