During this period,a second action potential can only be initiated by a larger than normal stimulus
A)Latent period
B)Absolute refractory period
C)Relative refractory period
D)All of these choices
E)None of these choices

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During the relative refractory period, a second action potential can only be initiated by a larger than normal stimulus. The absolute refractory period refers to the period when the membrane is completely unresponsive to stimuli, and the latent period refers to the time it takes for ion channels to open and for the action potential to be initiated.

During This Period,a Second Action Potential Can Only Be Initiated