Within the nervous system, an axon is the long, slender projection of a nerve cell that conducts electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body. It transmits signals to other neurons, muscles, or glands. This specialized fiber is crucial for communication throughout the body, benefiting neurologists, researchers, and anyone studying how the brain and body coordinate movement and sensation.
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