MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

NEUROTRANSMISSION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The receiving part of a neuron.
A
Dendrite
B
Axon terminal
C
Axon
D
Axon terminal vesicles
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 specialized to receive neuronal signals, although receptors may be located elsewhere on the cell.

Detailed explanation-3: -Dendrites are the structures on the neuron, that function by receiving electrical messages. The functions of dendrites are to transfer the received information to the soma of the neuron.

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