Asked by Angelique Roberts on Jun 29, 2024
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In which direction does a nerve impulse usually move?
A) cell body → dendrite → axon
B) dendrite → axon → cell body
C) dendrite → cell body → axon
D) axon → cell body → dendrite
E) axon → dendrite → cell body
Nerve Impulse
An electrical signal that travels along the nerve fiber, transmitting information between neurons and other cells.
Dendrite
The branched projections of neurons that receive electrochemical signals from other nerve cells.
Axon
The long, slender projection of a nerve cell, or neuron, that typically conducts electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body.
- Learn about the roles that different cells and molecules play in the mechanisms of bodily operations.
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Oshin ShakdwipeeJul 03, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
A nerve impulse usually moves from the dendrites towards the cell body and then down the axon. This allows for the signal to be integrated and processed in the cell body before being transmitted down the axon to the next neuron or effector cell.
Learning Objectives
- Learn about the roles that different cells and molecules play in the mechanisms of bodily operations.