The Dendrites of a Neuron

question 66

Multiple Choice

The dendrites of a neuron

• A) receive information from other neurons.
• B) conduct information toward muscles or other neurons.
• C) contain the chromosomes.
• D) are the main site for synthesizing new proteins.

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