The period from when an action potential begins until another action potential could be initiated is known as the ________ period.

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During the absolute refractory period, no amount of stimulation can trigger another action potential, as the sodium channels are inactivated and the membrane potential is hyperpolarized. This period lasts from the beginning of depolarization to the middle of repolarization.

The Period from When an Action Potential Begins Until Another