Asked by Isabelle Phanord on Sep 28, 2024

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.