The extension of the cyton of a neuron which carries electric impulses forward is ___________.

dendrite

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axon and dendrites

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axon

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dendrites and nucleus of cyton

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The correct option is C
axon

The long extension from cyton/cell body/soma of a neuron is called axon. A cyton may give rise to many dendrites but never more than one axon. The function of the axon is to transmit information to different neurons, muscles and glands.

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The extension of the cyton of a neuron which carries electric impulses forward is ___________.

The correct option is C axon The long extension from cyton/cell body/soma of a neuron is called axon. A cyton may give rise to many dendrites but never more than one axon. The function of the axon is to transmit information to different neurons, muscles and glands.

The correct option is C
axon

The long extension from cyton/cell body/soma of a neuron is called axon. A cyton may give rise to many dendrites but never more than one axon. The function of the axon is to transmit information to different neurons, muscles and glands.