An axon is a. a layer of fatty tissue that encases the fibers of many neurons. b. the extension of a neuron that carries messages away from the cell body. c. a molecule that blocks neurotransmitter receptor sites. d. a cell that serves as the basic building block of the nervous system.

option b the extension of a neuron that carries messages away from the cell body

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