The relative refractory period follows the absolute refractory period, during which a neuron may only generate an action potential if a much higher threshold is reached, because some sodium channels are ready to open while many remain inactivated and some potassium channels remain open.

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  Neuroanatomy, Neuron Action Potential - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

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Referenced by nodes (3)

• neuron concept
• sodium channels concept
• potassium channels concept