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Refractory Period Ion Channels Recovering Opened Time Delay

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
Back ion channels recovering and can't be opened
Time delay between action potentials

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