The absolute refractory period assures

A) prolonged depolarization during the action potential.
B) completion of repolarization before another action potential.
C) that no after-potential occurs.
D) reversal of the direction of propagation of the action potential.
E) that the stimulus is strong enough to elicit a response.

Absolute Refractory Period

A period immediately following the firing of a nerve fiber when it cannot be stimulated no matter how great a stimulus is applied.

Repolarization

The process of restoring the resting negative charge inside the cell membrane after depolarization, crucial for the propagation of electrical signals in nerve and muscle cells.

Action Potential

A rapid change in the electrical charge across a cell membrane that results in a nerve or muscle cell firing.