During the absolute refractory period, a stimulus of high intensity may trigger a nerve impulse.

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During the absolute refractory period, no amount of stimulus, no matter how strong, can trigger a nerve impulse. This is because the voltage-gated sodium channels are inactivated and unable to open, preventing the depolarization necessary for an action potential.

During the Absolute Refractory Period, a Stimulus of High Intensity