Why is the refractory period of a neuron's plasma membrane important?
A) because it initiates an action potential
B) because it ensures that an impulse will travel in a one-way direction
C) because it ensures that the threshold potential will be reached
D) because it establishes the resting potential
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A)The
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A)nonmyelinated axons
B)synapses
C)myelinated
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