Asked by Monica Liliana on Jun 14, 2024
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The branchlike structures that receive messages from other neurons are called __________
A) axons.
B) nerve bundles.
C) dendrites.
D) synapses.
Branchlike Structures
Refers to dendrites, the extensions of neurons that receive signals from other neurons or sensory cells.
Dendrites
In a neuron, the branch-like extensions of the cell body that receive signals from other neurons.
Neurons
Specialized cells of the nervous system that transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells through electrical and chemical signals.
- Elucidate the responsibilities of distinct segments of a neuron, including the axon, dendrites, and soma.
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Tyler Seward7 days ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Dendrites are the branchlike structures that receive messages from other neurons. A is incorrect because axons transmit messages to other neurons. B is incorrect because nerve bundles are collections of axons. D is incorrect because synapses are the gaps between neurons where neurotransmitters are released.
Learning Objectives
- Elucidate the responsibilities of distinct segments of a neuron, including the axon, dendrites, and soma.