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After application of one stimulus, the time period in which the second stronger stimuli can from an impulse is called

A
Absolute refractory period
B
Relative refraction period
C
Latent refractory period
D
Local response
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. (b) Relative refraction period(Ref: Ganong, 25th ed/p.90)Absolute refractory period - No stimulus, no matter how strong, will not excite the nerve during absolute refractory periodRelative refractory period - Stronger than normal stimulus (suprathreshold stimulus) produces action potential in relative refractory period

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