When is the generation of an action potential impossible,no matter the strength of the stimulus?
A)relative refractory period
B)absolute refractory period
C)threshold
D)depolarization

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During the absolute refractory period, the membrane of the neuron is briefly unable to respond to any further stimulus, no matter how strong, because the sodium channels responsible for depolarization are inactivated. Therefore, the generation of an action potential is impossible during the absolute refractory period.

When Is the Generation of an Action Potential Impossible,no Matter