Practice mode Coordination and Control

What is one important consequence of the refractory period of a neuron?

Correct answer D. Impulses travel in one direction only along the axon

Explanation

Just behind an action potential the membrane cannot be re-excited. This prevents the impulse travelling backwards and limits how frequently impulses can be generated.

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