As an action potential is propagated away from the axon hillock, why does propagation continue in one direction?
A) The region just in front of the action potential is in the absolute refractory period.
B) The region just behind the action potential is in the absolute refractory period.
C) The region just behind the action potential is in the relative refractory period.
D) The region just in front of the action potential is in the relative refractory period.
E) They will travel the path of least resistance.
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