Which structure transmits information away from the neuron to other neurons, muscles, or glands?

Which structure transmits information away from the neuron to other neurons, muscles, or glands?

• A. Dendrite
• B. Soma
• C. Myelin sheath
• D. Axon

Answer: (D)

The axon is the structure that carries information away from the neuron. After the cell body processes signals, the axon conducts electrical impulses (action potentials) toward the axon terminals, where neurotransmitters are released to communicate with other neurons, muscles, or glands. Dendrites receive incoming signals, the soma integrates them, and the myelin sheath speeds up transmission along the axon but does not itself send the signal to target cells.

The axon is the structure that carries information away from the neuron. After the cell body processes signals, the axon conducts electrical impulses (action potentials) toward the axon terminals, where neurotransmitters are released to communicate with other neurons, muscles, or glands. Dendrites receive incoming signals, the soma integrates them, and the myelin sheath speeds up transmission along the axon but does not itself send the signal to target cells.