The Conducting Region of the Neuron is The

Question

The conducting region of the neuron is the:
A)cell body.
B)dendrites.
C)axon terminals (synaptic knobs).
D)axon.

Accepted Answer

The axon is the long, thin structure that extends from the cell body and conducts electrical impulses away from the cell body to other neurons or muscles. Therefore, it is the conducting region of the neuron. The cell body contains the nucleus and other organelles necessary for cellular functions, while the dendrites receive information from other neurons and relay it to the cell body. The axon terminals (synaptic knobs) are the end points of the axon where neurotransmitters are released to communicate with other neurons or muscles.