When a neuron fires,the signal travels down the neuron's __________,which is a cable-like extension that transmits the signal away from the soma toward the target of communication.
A) myelin
B) axon
C) dendrite
D) nucleus

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The axon is a cable-like extension that transmits the signal away from the soma toward the target of communication. The myelin is a fatty substance that can coat the axon and help speed up the signal transmission. The dendrites are branching extensions that receive signals from other neurons. The nucleus is the central part of the cell that contains genetic material.

When a Neuron Fires,the Signal Travels Down the Neuron's __________,Which