Asked by Zahraa Raber on Sep 28, 2024
On a typical neuron,which structure receives neurochemical information,and which structure sends neurochemical information to other neurons
A) dendrites receive; axons send
B) axons send; synapses receive
C) dendrites receive; synapses send
D) axons receive; dendrites send
Dendrites
Extensions of neurons that receive signals from other neurons and conduct them toward the cell body.
Axons
Long, slender projections of nerve cells that transmit electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body to other neurons, muscles, or glands.
- Comprehend the architecture and purpose of neurons and glial cells within the nervous system.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the architecture and purpose of neurons and glial cells within the nervous system.