The period in which the neuron begins to pump sodium ions out of the cell and can only fire if the incoming message is extremely powerful is called the

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The absolute refractory period is the period when the neuron is unable to fire no matter how strong the incoming message is. The relative refractory period is the period when the neuron is able to fire, but only if the incoming message is extremely powerful. The term "secondary refractory period" is not commonly used in neuroscience, and there is no well-defined period known as the "recovery period." Therefore, the best choice is B - relative refractory period.

The Period in Which the Neuron Begins to Pump Sodium