During the relative refractory period of an action potential, a larger than normal stimulus is needed to cause another action potential. this is due to the fact that

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Marlene Small

30 March, 20:12

During the relative refractory period of an action potential, a larger than normal stimulus is needed to cause another action potential. this is due to the fact that

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Serenity Chandler · Answer 1

Refractory period is the period after an initial stimulus when a neuron is not sensitive to another stimulus.

During the relative refractory period of an action potential, a larger than normal stimulus is needed to cause another action potential. This is due to the fact that t he voltage gated potassium ion channels remain open long enough to hyperpolarize the axon membrane.