Which of the following is true of an axon?
A) It is a type of nerve cell that is star shaped.
B) It is a type of nerve cell that phagocytizes microbes and cellular debris.
C) It is a cytoplasmic process on a neuron that conducts impulses toward the cell body.
D) It is a cytoplasmic process on a neuron that conducts impulses away from the cell body.

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Axons are specialized structures in neurons that conduct electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body, facilitating communication between neurons and with other types of cells.

Which of the Following Is True of an Axon