Can you explain to me why choice E is the correct answer and break down why the other options are false? Select the choice option that is TRUE regarding the absolute and relative refractory periods of the action potential (AP). A. The absolute refractory period occurs when the activation gate of voltage gated sodium channel closes at the peak of the AP B. The relative refractory period occurs when the inactivation gate of voltage gated sodium channels closes at the peak of the AP C. The relative refractory period occurs when the activation gate of voltage gated potassium channels opens at the peak of the AP D. The absolute refractory period may be overcome if enough excitatory stimulation is applied to the neuronal membrane E. All of the choice options are FALSE regarding the absolute and relative refractory periods of the AP
Can you explain to me why choice E is the correct answer and break down why the other options are false?
Select the choice option that is TRUE regarding the absolute and relative refractory periods of the action potential (AP).
A. The absolute refractory period occurs when the activation gate of voltage gated sodium channel closes at the peak of the AP
B. The relative refractory period occurs when the inactivation gate of voltage gated sodium channels closes at the peak of the AP
C. The relative refractory period occurs when the activation gate of voltage gated potassium channels opens at the peak of the AP
D. The absolute refractory period may be overcome if enough excitatory stimulation is applied to the neuronal membrane
E. All of the choice options are FALSE regarding the absolute and relative refractory periods of the AP
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