A new action potential cannot be generated during the depolarization phase of a neuron because all voltage-gated sodium channels are already opened or are opening at their maximum speed.

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  Action potential: Definition, Steps, Phases | Kenhub

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• neuron concept
• depolarization concept
• voltage-gated sodium channels concept