Control and Coordination · Class 10 · CBSE Science
Which of the following parts of a neuron receives information from the environment or other neurons?
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easy · MCQ · Q-B3BCE0
Which of the following parts of a neuron receives information from the environment or other neurons?
- A.Axon
- B.DendriteCorrect answer
- C.Soma
- D.Synaptic knob
Solution
Dendrites are branching, tree-like structures that receive electrical impulses or chemical signals from receptor cells or other neurons and pass them toward the cell body.
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