In the axon of motor nerve fibre, the nerve impulse travels

Towards cell body

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Away from cell body

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Away from synapse

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In both directions

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The correct option is B Away from cell body
A nerve impulse is the way nerve cells (neurons) communicate with one another. In motor nerve fibres, the nerve impulse travels away from the cell body. This is very different from sensory nerves, where it travels in both directions.

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