A long structure leaving the cell body that the action potential travels along is called the
A)cell membrane.
B)dendrite.
C)axon.
D)myelin sheath.

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Axon is a long structure that transmits the action potential away from the cell body towards the next neuron or target tissue. Dendrites, on the other hand, receive incoming signals towards the cell body. The cell membrane and myelin sheath are important components of the axon but do not specifically refer to the long structure itself.

A Long Structure Leaving the Cell Body That the Action