Question

what moves from one end of the axon to another like a flame along a fuse?

○ the axon

○ the triggered neuron

○ the action potential

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Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• "the axon" is a part of the neuron and does not move along itself.
• "the triggered neuron" is a cell and does not move along the axon in the described way.
• "the action potential" is an electrical impulse that travels down the axon, similar to a flame along a fuse.

Answer:

C. the action potential