The firing of a neuron is most similar to:
a. the increase in sunlight as the sun rises.
b. light coming on as a light switch is flipped.
c. a plane taking off or landing.
d. a bowl overflowing as more water slowly drips into it.
Ans: b. light coming on as a light switch is flipped.
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