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What is the term used for rapid communication mechanism evolved by neurons along axons?


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Impulse generation

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Stimulus

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Conduction

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Action potential

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Solution

The correct option is C

Conduction


A neuron is the basic building block of the nervous system and is specialized to transmit information. The cell body of a neuron communicates with its own terminals along axon and this special ability to send electrical signals is called conduction.


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