MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A Dendrite ____
A
carries information towards the body of the neuron
B
carries information away from the body of the neuron
C
sends impulses to other neurons
D
acts as the cell’s nucleus
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Dendrites are the branched thread-like extensions of a neuron that carry impulses from nearby neurons to the cell body (cyton). Axons carry impulses away from the cyton.

Detailed explanation-2: -Neurons have specialize cell parts called dendrites and axons. Dendrites bring electrical signals to the cell body and axons take information away from the cell body.

Detailed explanation-3: -Dendrites are the extensions of a cell body of a neuron. They receive signals from sensory receptors or other neurons and bring them towards the cell body.

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