Write the names of two structural parts of axon.
WBBSE
Class X
Life Science
01 (d) Nervous System
02 Mark
2024
Two parts are:
- Axon hillock
- Myelin sheath
Explanation:
The axon hillock is the area from which the axon arises from the cell body, playing a key role in impulse initiation. The myelin sheath is a protective covering that increases the speed of impulse transmission.
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