Owantu let out an ear-piercing scream when he became frightened. He was unable to stimulate those neurons for a brief time after their firing because of the

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The absolute refractory period is a brief time after a neuron has fired where it is unable to fire again, regardless of the stimulus strength. This prevents the neuron from becoming overexcited or firing too frequently. In this scenario, Owantu's neurons firing from his scream would have undergone an absolute refractory period, preventing them from firing again for a brief period of time.

Owantu Let Out an Ear-Piercing Scream When He Became Frightened