The absolute refractory period is the state immediately following the generation of an action potential during which a neuron cannot generate another action potential because sodium channels are inactivated and closed while potassium channels remain open.

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  Neuroanatomy, Neuron Action Potential - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

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• neuron concept
• sodium channels concept
• potassium channels concept