The portion of a neuron that carries an impulse toward the cell body of a nerve cell is the
A) axon
B) dendrite
C) glia
D) canaliculus
E) neurofiber

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Dendrites are the portion of a neuron that carries an impulse toward the cell body of a nerve cell. The axon is the portion that carries the impulse away from the cell body. Glia are supporting cells in the nervous system. Canaliculus is a tiny channel in bone tissue. Neurofiber is not a common term used in neurobiology.

The Portion of a Neuron That Carries an Impulse Toward