Action potentials travel at speeds
A) near the speed of light.
B) around 400 miles per hour.
C) that differ from one neuron to another.
D) around 10,000 miles per hour.

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Action potentials travel at speeds that can vary significantly depending on the type of neuron and whether the neuron is myelinated or not. This variability is due to differences in axon diameter, the presence of myelin sheaths, and other factors.

Action Potentials Travel at Speeds