Asked by William Maher on Jun 15, 2024
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What is the term for the minimum length of time between action potentials
A) relative threshold period
B) transduction interval
C) absolute refractory period
D) synaptic interval
Absolute Refractory Period
A phase during which a neuron is incapable of firing again immediately after an action potential, ensuring the signal only moves in one direction.
Action Potentials
Quick, electrical impulses that travel down a neuron's axon, allowing neurons to communicate with each other.
Synaptic Interval
The gap between neurons across which neurotransmitters travel to transmit signals from one neuron to the next.
- Understand the basic principles of neural communication, including action potentials and synaptic transmission.
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Kashish MehrotraJun 17, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The term for the minimum length of time between action potentials is the absolute refractory period. This is the period of time during which the neuron is unable to fire another action potential, regardless of the strength of the stimulus, due to the inactivation of voltage-gated sodium channels.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the basic principles of neural communication, including action potentials and synaptic transmission.