Multiple Choice
Neurons communicate by __________.
45. Nervous System
Neurons and Action Potentials
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The part of a neuron that carries nerve impulses toward the cell body is called a(n) __________.
A
nerve
B
synapse
C
neurotransmitter
D
axon
E
dendrite
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Begin by understanding the structure of a neuron. Neurons are specialized cells that transmit nerve impulses throughout the nervous system.
Identify the main parts of a neuron: the cell body (soma), dendrites, and axon. Each part has a specific function in the transmission of nerve impulses.
Dendrites are the branched extensions of the neuron that receive signals from other neurons and carry these impulses toward the cell body.
The axon is a long, slender projection that carries nerve impulses away from the cell body to other neurons or muscles.
Recognize that the term 'dendrite' is the correct answer because it is the part of the neuron responsible for carrying nerve impulses toward the cell body.
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