Which of the following is a correct statement about the structure of a neuron? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a correct statement about the structure of a neuron?
A. The myelin sheath speeds up impulse conduction by allowing continuous conduction.
B. The axon receives impulses from other neurons.
C. Dendrites transmit impulses away from the cell body.
D. The cell body contains the nucleus and most organelles.
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The soma (cell body) of a neuron contains the nucleus and metabolic machinery. Dendrites receive signals from other neurons and transmit them towards the soma, while the axon carries impulses away from the soma. The myelin sheath speeds up conduction by saltatory conduction (jumping between nodes), not continuous conduction.

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