The firing of a neuron is most similar to
A) a bowl overflowing as more water slowly drips into it.
B) the increase in sunlight as the sun rises.
C) a plane taking off or landing.
D) light coming on as a light switch is flipped.

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Firing of a neuron is sudden, like flipping on a light switch. When triggered, a neuron rapidly depolarizes, causing an action potential to be sent down the axon.

The Firing of a Neuron Is Most Similar to