Define Axon.

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Axon:
Axon is a single, long fibre that extends from the other side of the cell body of neuron.
It is covered by a sheath called myelin sheath.
Axon is the most important part of the neuron.
It carries messages from the cell body of one neuron to another.

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Define Axon.

Axon:Axon is a single, long fibre that extends from the other side of the cell body of neuron.It is covered by a sheath called myelin sheath.Axon is the most important part of the neuron.It carries messages from the cell body of one neuron to another.

Axon:
Axon is a single, long fibre that extends from the other side of the cell body of neuron.
It is covered by a sheath called myelin sheath.
Axon is the most important part of the neuron.
It carries messages from the cell body of one neuron to another.