Which part of a neuron carries messages away from the cell body?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Axon
The axon is the usually long projection of a neuron that conducts nerve impulses away from the cell body toward another neuron, a muscle or a gland. Thus option B is correct. Dendrites normally receive incoming signals and conduct them toward the cell body. The nucleus controls cell activities, while the cell membrane encloses the cell and regulates exchange; neither is the specialised conducting projection asked about here.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Axon
Why is this the correct answer?
The axon is the usually long projection of a neuron that conducts nerve impulses away from the cell body toward another neuron, a muscle or a gland. Thus option B is correct. Dendrites normally receive incoming signals and conduct them toward the cell body. The nucleus controls cell activities, while the cell membrane encloses the cell and regulates exchange; neither is the specialised conducting projection asked about here.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Science question. Chapter: World of Living. Topic: Control and Coordination.
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