The portion of a neuron that carries information in the form of a nerve impulse is called the
A)soma.
B)Nissl body.
C)axon.
D)dendrite.
E)myelin.

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The axon is the part of the neuron that carries information in the form of a nerve impulse away from the cell body to other neurons or to muscles and glands. The dendrites, on the other hand, receive information from other neurons and transmit it towards the cell body. The soma (cell body) contains the nucleus and other organelles necessary for the neuron's function, while the Nissl bodies are responsible for protein synthesis within the neuron. Myelin is a fatty substance that covers and insulates some axons, allowing for faster and more efficient transmission of nerve impulses.

The Portion of a Neuron That Carries Information in the Form