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Which term referes to the period whereby no impulse can be generated even with intense stimulation?

Absolute refactory period


Period of reploarization of the neuron during which it cannot respond to a second stimulus?

The absolute refractory period. This period occurs after the action potential has been initiated and is a result of inactivation of the sodium channels. These sodium channels would normally open up to allow sodium influx into the cell during an action potential. The absolute refractory period occurs during an ongoing action potential and is the period in which a subsequent action potential absolutely cannot be generated.This should not be confused with the relative refractory period which occurs immediately following the absolute refractory period (during membrane hyperpolarization). During this period a subsequent action potential is possible, but more difficult to attain.


What is it called when another neural impulse cannot occur?

THe absolute refractory period


What two events render a sement of an axon temporarily insensitive to another stimulus?

The two events that render a segment of an axon temporarily insensitive to another stimulus are the absolute refractory period and the relative refractory period. During the absolute refractory period, the axon cannot respond to any stimulus regardless of strength, while during the relative refractory period, the axon can only respond to a stronger-than-normal stimulus.


What is The time an action potential begins until the resting potential has stabilized is?

1/2500 sec is the absolute refractory period.

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What is the relationship between the relative refractory period and the absolute refractory period in terms of neuronal excitability?

The relative refractory period is the time when a neuron can respond to a stronger stimulus, while the absolute refractory period is when a neuron cannot respond at all. The relative refractory period follows the absolute refractory period and allows for increased neuronal excitability.


Which term referes to the period whereby no impulse can be generated even with intense stimulation?

Absolute refactory period


What is the difference between the refractory period and the absolute refractory period in terms of neuronal signaling?

The refractory period is the time after a neuron fires when it cannot fire again, while the absolute refractory period is the specific part of the refractory period when the neuron is completely unable to fire, regardless of the stimulus.


Can the heart tetanize?

The cardiac muscle fiber absolute refractory is a long period of time (longer then skeletal muscles), so you cannot tetanize cardiac muscle fibers because it has to relax before it is able to contract again.


2 Define refractory period and differentiate between absolute and relative refractory periods?

refractory period is the interval between action potential , the absolute refractory period is the period in which second action potential can not be initiated but in relative refractory period the second action potential can be initiated by the more strong stimulus.


What is the relationship between the absolute and relative refractory periods during the action potential process?

During the action potential process, the absolute refractory period is when the neuron cannot respond to any stimulus, while the relative refractory period is when it can respond to a stronger stimulus. The absolute refractory period comes before the relative refractory period in the action potential process.


What is the difference between the absolute refractory period and the relative refractory period in terms of neuronal excitability?

The absolute refractory period is a time when a neuron cannot respond to any stimulus, no matter how strong. The relative refractory period is a time when a neuron can respond to a stronger stimulus than usual.


Why impossible for myocardium to go into tetany?

Muscle tetany occurs in muscles without absolute refractory period. The stimulus for contraction comes before the preceding contraction/relaxation is over leading to multiple action potentials without a refractory period. It does not occur in cardiac muscle because it has absolute refractory period during which the muscle cannot be excited, thus making tetany impossible


A period after an initial stimulus when a neuron is not sensitive to another stimulus is the?

refractory period. This is a brief time after a neuron has fired an action potential, during which it cannot generate another action potential in response to a new stimulus. This period is crucial for maintaining the directionality of signal transmission in the nervous system.


What is the absolute refractory period?

Absolute Refractory Period:It is the interval during which a second action potential absolutely cannot be initiated, no matter how large a stimulus is applied.ORAfter repolarization there is a period during which a second action potential cannot be initiated, no matter how large a stimulus current is applied to the neuron. This is called the absolute refractory period, and it is followed by a relative refractory period, during which another action potential can be generated


What would happen if the length of the absolute refractory period in cardiac muscle cells was the same as it is for skeletal muscle cells?

tetanic contractions might occur, which would stop the hearts pumping action


What is it called when another neural impulse cannot occur?

THe absolute refractory period