As a general rule, communication within a neuron progresses from the:
A) axon to the dendrites to the cell body.
B) dendrites to the cell body to the axon.
C) dendrites to the axon to the axon terminals and then to the cell body.
D) cell body to the axon to the nucleus.

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The dendrites receive signals from other neurons and transmit them towards the cell body. The cell body integrates the signals and transmits the information down the axon towards the axon terminals, which release neurotransmitters to communicate with other neurons. Therefore, communication within a neuron progresses from the dendrites, to the cell body, and then to the axon.

As a General Rule, Communication Within a Neuron Progresses from The