When a neuron fires,the portion of the cell that carries the signal to the presynaptic membrane is called the

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The axon is the portion of the neuron that carries the signal away from the cell body and towards the presynaptic membrane where it can communicate with other neurons or target cells. The dendrites receive signals from other neurons and the cell body integrates those signals before sending the output down the axon. The nucleus is important for regulating gene expression but does not play a direct role in the transmission of neuronal signals.

When a Neuron Fires,the Portion of the Cell That Carries