The neurons in Noor's arm just sent a neural impulse. It will be 1-2 milliseconds before another neural impulse can be generated. What do we call this brief time increment, when another neural impulse cannot occur?

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The brief time increment when another neural impulse cannot occur is called the absolute refractory period. During this time, the neuron is still recovering from the previous impulse and cannot generate a new one.

The Neurons in Noor's Arm Just Sent a Neural Impulse