The Movement of an Action Potential Along a Neuron Is

Question

The movement of an action potential along a neuron is most like ________.
A)the ripples created by dropping a pebble into a pond, gradually decreasing in size as the waves spread apart
B)a crowd at a sporting event doing the wave around a stadium
C)a radio tower emitting a signal that reaches only a small region
D)the sound of your voice spreading out as you yell loudly to your friend while at a park

Accepted Answer

The movement of an action potential along a neuron is similar to a wave in a stadium because it involves a sequential and continuous propagation of the signal along the neuron, much like how a wave moves through a crowd.