The Branchlike Fibers That Collect Messages from the Adjacent Neurons

question 78

Multiple Choice

The Branchlike fibers that collect messages from the adjacent neurons and pass them along to the cell body of the receiving neuron are called ________________.

• A) axons
• B) potentials
• C) dendrites
• D) neurotransmitters

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