Asked by Isabelle Phanord on Sep 28, 2024
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Which part of a neuron transmits information away from the neuron and toward another neuron
A) synapse
B) soma
C) axon
D) dendrite
Axon
A long, slender projection of a nerve cell, or neuron, that typically conducts electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body.
Synapse
The junction between two neurons or between a neuron and a muscle where electrical or chemical signals are transmitted.
Soma
The cell body of a neuron, containing the nucleus and other structures essential to cell function.
- Distinguish the elements of a neuron and their particular functions.
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ZE
Zeinab El-hadi1 day ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The axon of a neuron is responsible for transmitting information away from the neuron's cell body and towards its target cells, which could include other neurons or muscles.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish the elements of a neuron and their particular functions.