The portion of a neuron that carries information in the form of a nerve impulse (action potential)is called the ________.
A) soma
B) Nissl body
C) axon
D) dendrite
E) myelin

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The axon is the portion of the neuron that carries information in the form of a nerve impulse (action potential). It is a long, thin projection that extends from the cell body and transmits signals to other neurons or effector cells. The other options (soma, Nissl body, dendrite, myelin) are all involved in various functions of the neuron, but they do not carry the nerve impulse.

The Portion of a Neuron That Carries Information in the Form