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The characteristic of a nerve cell that relates directly to its function in receiving and

transmitting nerve impulses is its
a. long extensions.
c. ability to change shape.
b. flat shape.
d. ability to engulf and destroy bacteria.

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The axon is the long cytoplasmic extension and the dendrons are the short cytoplasmic extensions. The extensions are responsible for receiving and the transmission of the nerve impulses. Thus, the correct answer is option A. Hope it's helpful to you !

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