Which part of a nerve cell sends out signals?

A) Synapse
B) Dendrite
C) Axon
D) Axon terminals

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Solution

The correct asnwer is (D).

Axon terminals are the part of a nerve cell that make synaptic connections with another nerve cell or with an effector cell. These terminals help in the transmission of electric impulses between neurons.

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Which part of a nerve cell sends out signals? A) Synapse B) Dendrite C) Axon D) Axon terminals

The correct asnwer is (D). Axon terminals are the part of a nerve cell that make synaptic connections with another nerve cell or with an effector cell. These terminals help in the transmission of electric impulses between neurons.

Which part of a nerve cell sends out signals?

A) Synapse
B) Dendrite
C) Axon
D) Axon terminals

The correct asnwer is (D).

Axon terminals are the part of a nerve cell that make synaptic connections with another nerve cell or with an effector cell. These terminals help in the transmission of electric impulses between neurons.