Define absolute refractory periodSolutionNeurons communicate

Define absolute refractory period

Solution

Neurons communicate by sending messages between each other, using electrical and chemical signals. Neurons have a maximum amount of signals, or impulses, they can send per unit time. The time that they must rest, and not send another impulse, is called the absolute refractory period.

the period immediately following the firing of a nerve fiber when it cannot be stimulated no matter how great a stimulus is applied—called also absolute refractory phase