The neurons in Michael's arm just sent a neural impulse. It will be 1-2 milliseconds before another neural impulse can be generated. This brief time period, when another neural impulse cannot occur, is called the

A) all-or-none period.
B) absolute refractory period.
C) resting potential.
D) postsynaptic discharge.

Absolute Refractory Period

A phase during the action potential of a neuron in which it is impossible for the neuron to fire again, regardless of the strength of any incoming stimuli.

Neural Impulse

Also known as an action potential, it is the electrical signal that travels along the axon of a neuron.

Resting Potential

The electrical charge of a neuron when it is not active, representing a state of potential energy that can be used for neural communication.