Anatomy of Neurons
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What is the main function of dendrites in a neuron?

  • Carry information toward the cell body (correct)
  • Store information within the cell body
  • Carry information away from the cell body
  • Initiate the firing of the neuron

    • What is the main function of axons in a neuron?

  • Receive information from dendrites
  • Store information within the cell body
  • Carry information away from the cell body (correct)
  • Carry information toward the cell body

    • Which part of a neuron is responsible for initiating the firing of the neuron?

  • Synaptic terminals
  • Axon
  • Cell body (correct)
  • Dendrites

    • What happens to information flow when it reaches an axon?

    <p>It continues outward along the axon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the structure of a neuron facilitate communication?

    <p>By being a one-way channel with dendrites carrying information toward the cell body and axons carrying it away</p> Signup and view all the answers

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