During the absolute refractory period:
A)sodium ion channels are in their resting state (closed).
B)no additional stimulus,no matter how strong,can produce an additional action potential.
C)each stimulus produces an action potential.
D)a strong stimulus can produce an action potential.

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During the absolute refractory period, the neuron is unable to generate another action potential no matter how strong the stimulus is because the voltage-gated sodium channels are inactivated and cannot be activated by depolarization.

During the Absolute Refractory Period