Which part of a neuron carries the message away from the cell body?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Axon
In the usual direction of impulse transmission, dendrites receive signals and pass them to the cell body. The axon is the long extension that conducts the nerve impulse away from the cell body toward another neuron, muscle, or gland. Hence option B is correct. The nucleus controls cell activities and cytoplasm supports cellular reactions; neither is the specialised conducting extension. Dendrites generally carry incoming rather than outgoing signals.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Axon
Why is this the correct answer?
In the usual direction of impulse transmission, dendrites receive signals and pass them to the cell body. The axon is the long extension that conducts the nerve impulse away from the cell body toward another neuron, muscle, or gland. Hence option B is correct. The nucleus controls cell activities and cytoplasm supports cellular reactions; neither is the specialised conducting extension. Dendrites generally carry incoming rather than outgoing signals.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Science question. Chapter: World of Living. Topic: Control and Coordination.
