The Part of the Neuron That Carries Outgoing Messages Either

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Multiple Choice

The part of the neuron that carries outgoing messages either to another neuron or to a muscle or gland is the

• A)myelin sheath
• B)axon
• C)dendrite
• D)cell body

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Definitions:

Pleasure Centre

An area of the brain, such as the nucleus accumbens, that is associated with the sensation of pleasure in response to certain stimuli.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that regulates bodily functions, including hunger, thirst, temperature, and the sleep-wake cycle.

Brainstem

The part of the brain connecting the spinal cord to the forebrain and cerebrum, responsible for basic life functions such as breathing and heart rate.

Thalamus

A brain structure that acts as a relay station, processing and transmitting information from the senses to appropriate areas of the brain.