The part of a neuron that carries impulses away from the cell body is the:
A)dendrite
B)Schwann cell
C)axon
D)myelin sheath

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Axons are the long extensions of a neuron that carry impulses away from the cell body, transmitting them to other neurons or to muscle or gland cells. Dendrites, on the other hand, are the branch-like projections that receive input from other neurons, transmitting it towards the cell body. Schwann cells are a type of glial cell that produce myelin, a fatty substance that insulates and protects axons. The myelin sheath is the layer of myelin that surrounds the axon, speeding up the transmission of nerve impulses.

The Part of a Neuron That Carries Impulses Away from the Cell