A relative refractory period occurs when a nerve fiber can only be restimulated by a much stronger stimulus than the initial stimulus.

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During the relative refractory period, a neuron can be stimulated to fire an action potential, but only by a stronger stimulus than would be required under normal conditions, because the neuron is still partially recovering from the previous action potential.

A Relative Refractory Period Occurs When a Nerve Fiber Can