Match each term with its corresponding definition.
-Cell process that transmits nerve impulses away from the cell body
A)Neuron
B)Neuroglia
C)Axon
D)Soma
E)Dendrite

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The axon is the long, thin structure that extends from the cell body of a neuron and transmits nerve impulses away from the cell body.

Answer: A
 A neuron is a specialized cell that transmits nerve impulses.

Answer: E
 Dendrites are the short, branching structures that extend from the cell body of a neuron and receive nerve impulses from other neurons.

Answer: D
 The soma, also known as the cell body, is the main part of a neuron that contains the nucleus and other cellular organelles.

Answer: B
 Neuroglia, also known as glial cells, are supportive cells that surround and protect neurons in the nervous system.

Match Each Term with Its Corresponding Definition