rue or false: During the absolute refractory period a neuron will be re-stimulated if it reaches threshold.True false question.TrueFalse

Statement Analysis

The statement claims that during the absolute refractory period, a neuron can be re-stimulated if it reaches the threshold.

1. Definition of Absolute Refractory Period: This is the period immediately following the firing of a neuron, when it cannot fire again regardless of the strength of the stimuli. This is because the sodium channels are inactivated and cannot open until the membrane potential has returned to a resting state.

2. Threshold Requirement: For a neuron to fire (or be re-stimulated), it must reach the threshold potential. However, during the absolute refractory period, even if the threshold is reached, the neuron cannot fire because its ion channels are not in the appropriate state to allow an action potential.

Conclusion

Based on the definitions and physiological mechanisms involved, the statement is False. During the absolute refractory period, a neuron cannot be re-stimulated, even if it reaches threshold.