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How Is the Resting Potential Maintained?

In an axon, n...

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In an axon, nerve impulse travels

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Away from cyton

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Towards cyton

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Both away and towards cyton

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Not known

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Solution

The correct option is A Away from cyton
A. Away from cyton
Reason: As axons are the extensions of neurons that transfer nerve impulses to the next neuron, it carries nerve impulse away from the cyton or cell body. So the correct option is A.

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