Asked by Monica Liliana on Jun 14, 2024
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.
Learning Objectives
- Elucidate the responsibilities of distinct segments of a neuron, including the axon, dendrites, and soma.