PHYSIOLOGY
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
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Question
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The part of the neuron that passes the message along is called the ____
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axon
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dendrite
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nucleus
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synapse
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -An axon is a long single fiber that transmits messages from the cell body to the dendrites of other neurons or to other body tissues, such as muscles. A protective covering called the myelin sheath, covers most neurons.
Detailed explanation-2: -Summary. An axon is a thin fiber that extends from a neuron, or nerve cell, and is responsible for transmitting electrical signals to help with sensory perception and movement. Each axon is surrounded by a myelin sheath, a fatty layer that insulates the axon and helps it transmit signals over long distances.
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