Question

carrying signals away from the cell body and towards other neurons, muscles, and glands is a function of the ______. a. dendrite b. axon terminals c. myelin sheath d. axon please select the best answer from the choices provided a b c d

Explanation:

• Option A: Dendrites receive signals, not carry them away from the cell body.
• Option B: Axon terminals are at the end of the axon and release neurotransmitters, not primarily carry signals away from the cell body.
• Option C: Myelin sheath insulates the axon to speed up signal transmission, not carry signals.
• Option D: Axon is the part of the neuron that carries electrical signals (action potentials) away from the cell body to other neurons, muscles, or glands.

Answer:

D. axon