Dendrites and the Central Nervous System
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Which part of a neuron receives the majority of neural signals from other neurons?

  • Dendrites (correct)
  • Synapses
  • Axons
  • Dendritic spines

    • What is the main difference between dendrites and axons?

  • Dendrites have a myelin sheath, while axons do not
  • Dendrites maintain a relatively constant diameter, while axons thin out
  • Dendrites branch out extensively, while axons do not (correct)
  • Dendrites possess dendritic spines, while axons do not

    • Which part of a neuron has a greater length, on average?

  • Synapses
  • Dendrites
  • Dendritic spines
  • Axons (correct)

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