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absolute refractory period. See refractory period. absolute in mathematical terms, the magnitude of a number regardless of sign. absolute refractory period extends from the onset of the action potential as the nerve impulse is generated to the stage where the fiber is repolarized and susceptible to the transmission of another impulse. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| It is theoretically possible,
therefore, that even when one assumes an absolute refractory period of 4
milliseconds, each burst elicited 2 to 3 action potentials. |
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