The refractory period is a recovery time that prevents ion channels from reopening, creating a delay between action potentials.
The refractory period is a time delay during which ion channels recover and cannot be reopened, preventing immediate firing of another action potential.
| Front | Refractory period |
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| Back | ion channels recovering and can't be opened Time delay between action potentials |
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