The portion of a neuron that carries information in the form of a nerve impulse is called

A) soma.
B) Nissl body.
C) axon.
D) myelin.
E) dendrite.


C) axon.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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List the arrangement of components found in a third-class lever

A. weight-fulcrum-pull B. fulcrum-pull-weight C. fulcrum-weight-pull

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A. salty. B. sour. C. umami. D. bitter.

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