All of the following are part of the mechanism of action of alpha and beta interferons EXCEPT they bind to the surface of uninfected cells. they are effective for long periods. they initiate manufacture of antiviral proteins. they disrupt stages of viral multiplication. they initiate transcription.

They are effective for long periods of time

Explanation:

Alpha and Beta interferons are part or form of Interferons. The Alpha interferons is derived from leukocytes infected with virus, while the Beta is derived from fibroblasts infected with virus.

Both of them have various mechanism of action including:

1. they bind to the surface of uninfected cells.

2. they initiate manufacture of antiviral proteins.

3. they disrupt stages of viral multiplication.

4. they initiate transcription.

Hence, in this case, the correct answer is "they are effective for long periods" because they are not.

the answer that best describes the relative refractory period in the neuron is the resting membrane potential is restored, but concentrations of sodium and potassium are not restored to their original state.

the refractory period is the time during which another stimulus given to the neuron will not lead to a second potential. thus, because na+ channels are inactivated during this time, additional depolarizing stimuli do not lead to new action potentials.  

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