The part of the neuron that is a single, long extension with a branching tip, that conducts impulses to a muscle or another neuron is the

A. synapse.
B. cell body.
C. axon.
D. dendrite.
E. node of Ranvier.


C. axon.

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What will be an ideal response?

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