The period after an initial stimulus when a neuron is not sensitive to another stimulus is the ________.
A) resting period
B) repolarization
C) depolarization
D) absolute refractory period

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The absolute refractory period is the time after an initial stimulus during which a neuron cannot respond to another stimulus, regardless of the strength of the second stimulus. This is because the neuron is in the process of repolarization and resetting its ion channels, which requires some time. The other options are not accurate descriptions of this phenomenon.

The Period After an Initial Stimulus When a Neuron Is