When a student asks in which region of the neuron do nerve impulses travel the fastest, how should the nurse respond?
A) The large axon
B) The axon hillock
C) The cell body
D) The dendrites

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The large axon is where nerve impulses travel the fastest due to the presence of myelin sheaths and larger diameter, which facilitate rapid conduction of electrical signals.

When a Student Asks in Which Region of the Neuron