Immediately after an action potential, the cell does not produce another action potential due to

1. AAbsolute refractory period
2. BRelative refractory period
3. CResting state
4. DActive state

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Correct answer: A. Absolute refractory period

Explanation

During the absolute refractory period sodium channels are inactivated, so no new action potential can fire whatever the stimulus.