PHYSIOLOGY
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
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Question
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Which part of a neuron receives information from other neurons?
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axon
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dendrites
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myelin sheath
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synapse
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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: -Dendrites are usually, but not always, short and branching, which increases their surface area to receive signals from other neurons. The number of dendrites on a neuron varies. They are called afferent processes because they transmit impulses to the neuron cell body.
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