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QWhich of the following statements is incorrect about axons?

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  • 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 ✔ ✖
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Axons are long fibers that transmit nerve impulses away from the cell body towards synapses. Their terminal ends are branched and end with synaptic knobs, which are responsible for transmitting the impulse to the next neuron. Therefore, option C is incorrect as axons are not short fibers.

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