Which of the following is the part of a neuron that conducts the electrical impulse toward its destination?
A)dendrite
B)nerve cell body
C)axon
D)myelin

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The axon is the part of a neuron that conducts the electrical impulse away from the cell body toward its destination (which can be another neuron or an effector cell like a muscle or gland). Dendrites, on the other hand, are the part of a neuron that receive signals from other cells and bring them toward the cell body. The nerve cell body, also known as the soma, contains the nucleus and other cellular machinery needed for the neuron to function. Myelin is a fatty substance that can surround and insulate axons, allowing for faster transmission of electrical signals. However, it is not the part of the neuron responsible for conducting the signal toward its destination.

Which of the Following Is the Part of a Neuron