Question

Which of these statements is not true regarding axons?

(a) They carry impulses away from the cell body

(b) They transmit impulses to synapses

(c) They are short fibers

(d) Their terminal ends are branched

The question was posed to me in class test.

I'm obligated to ask this question of Neuron-1 topic in chapter Neural Control and Coordination of Biology – Class 11

Answer 1

Correct option is (c) They are short fibers

Explanation: Axons are long fibers while dendrites are short fibers. Axons carry or transmit nerve impulses away from the cell body towards synapses. Their terminal ends are branched and end with synaptic knobs.