Asked by Siyabonga Gumbi on Sep 28, 2024
Which neuronal structures are analogous to branches on a tree
A) dendrites
B) axons
C) nuclei
D) cell bodies
Dendrites
The branched extensions of a neuron that receive signals from other neurons and convey them toward the cell body.
Neuronal Structures
The complex anatomy and morphology of neurons, including dendrites, axons, and synapses, which are essential for process and transmit information throughout the nervous system.
Axons
Long, slender projections of nerve cells, or neurons, that typically conduct electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body.
- Acquire knowledge about the organization and functionality of neurons and glial cells in the nervous system.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge about the organization and functionality of neurons and glial cells in the nervous system.
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