NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
HUMAN ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGY
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Question
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Neurons are cells of the nervous system that receive and transmit signals. Which part of a neuron transmits signals from the cell body to other cells?
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axon
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dendrites
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neurotransmitters
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nucleus
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Axon – The long, thin structure in which action potentials are generated; the transmitting part of the neuron. After initiation, action potentials travel down axons to cause release of neurotransmitter.
Detailed explanation-2: -Neurons are specialized cells that receive and send signals to other cells through fragile and thin cellular extensions called axons.
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