ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
part of a neuron that receives information from other neurons
A
axon
B
dendrites
C
myelin sheath
D
synapse
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Dendrite – The receiving part of the neuron. Dendrites receive synaptic inputs from axons, with the sum total of dendritic inputs determining whether the neuron will fire an action potential.

Detailed explanation-2: -Each forms a synapse with a dendrite or cell body of another neuron. The cell to which the axon terminal belongs (sending cell) is called the presynaptic cell, while the cell to which the dendrite or cell body belongs (receiving cell) is called the postsynaptic cell.

Detailed explanation-3: -The dendrite’s surface is lined with specialized synaptic receptors, at which the dendrite receives information from other neurons.

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