Which of the following is correctly matched with its description?

A. Glia - the conducting cell of the nervous system
B. Axons - conduct action potentials away from the cell body
C. Dendrite - rapidly dividing cell
D. Neurons - supportive cells of the nervous system
E. Axon - carry action potentials toward the cell body


Answer: B

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