Assess the merits of each action potential analogy;select the representation that corresponds most accurately.
A)An action potential happens like a ripple in a pond;a ripple spreads out and gets slightly weaker as it travels.
B)An action potential happens like a row of dominoes falling;the signal has constant velocity and constant strength no matter how long the row of dominoes may be.
C)An action potential happens like a crowd doing the wave in a football stadium;the enthusiasm and volume increase as more people get involved.

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An action potential actually is actively propagated along the axon,regenerating itself as it travels.It does not lose amplitude along the way.

Assess the Merits of Each Action Potential Analogy;select the Representation