The Branches of the Neuron That Receive Neural Impulses from Other

question 125

Multiple Choice

The branches of the neuron that receive neural impulses from other neurons are called _____, and the tube-like structure that conveys impulses toward other neurons is called the _____.

• A)somas; axon
• B)dendrites; axon
• C)axons; dendrite
• D)dendrites; soma

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Definitions:

Glycolipids

Lipids with a carbohydrate attached, important in cell recognition and membrane structure.

Carbohydrates

Organic compounds composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, typically found in foods and used as energy sources.

Phospholipids

A class of lipids that are a major component of all cell membranes, as they can form lipid bilayers.

Bilayer

Often refers to the lipid bilayer, a thin polar membrane made of two layers of lipid molecules, forming the basic structure of cell membranes.