The main function of the axon is to
A) support and insulate the neuron.
B) release neurotransmitters.
C) transmit information.
D) receive information.

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The axon is the long, slender projection of a neuron that conducts electrical impulses away from the neuronal cell body. Its main function is to transmit information from the cell body to the axon terminals, where it can trigger the release of neurotransmitters onto other neurons or target cells such as muscles or glands. Therefore, the best choice is C, transmit information.

The Main Function of the Axon Is to