Asked by Simon Hanna on May 31, 2024
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What is the correct order for information to pass through a neuron
A) axon, soma, dendrite
B) dendrite, axon, soma
C) dendrite, soma, axon
D) axon, dendrite, soma
Axon
A long, slender projection of a neuron that transmits electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body to other neurons or to muscles or glands.
Soma
The cell body of a neuron, containing the nucleus and cytoplasm.
Dendrite
Branched extensions of a neuron that act to conduct the electrochemical stimulation received from other neural cells to the cell body, or soma.
- Identify the components of the neuron and their specific functions.
Verified Answer
RS
Raghav SetiaJun 03, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The correct order for information to pass through a neuron is from the dendrites, which receive signals, to the soma or cell body, where the signals are integrated, and finally down the axon, which transmits the signals to other neurons or target tissues.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the components of the neuron and their specific functions.