The period of time during the cardiac cycle when cells cannot respond to a stimulus, no matter how strong, is the relative refractory period.

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During the absolute refractory period, the cell will not respond to further stimulation. This means that the myocardial working cells cannot contract and the cells of the electrical conduction system cannot conduct an electrical impulse, no matter how strong the stimulus.

The Period of Time During the Cardiac Cycle When Cells