Biology A-Level
maximum impulse frequency
What maximum impulse frequency means in Biology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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The ceiling on frequency set by the refractory period, so a shorter refractory period allows a higher maximum frequency of impulses.
Topics that use maximum impulse frequency
- Nerve impulses (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
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