The Long Cylindrical Process That Conducts Impulses Away from the Neuron

Question

The long cylindrical process that conducts impulses away from the neuron cell body is the
A)effector.
B)apical process.
C)dendrite.
D)cyton.
E)axon.

Accepted Answer

The long cylindrical process that conducts impulses away from the neuron cell body is called the axon. It is responsible for transmitting signals from the cell body to the dendrites of other neurons, muscle cells, or glands. Choices A, B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the axon.