The Short Fibers Which Extend from the Neuron Allowing It

question 77

Multiple Choice

The short fibers which extend from the neuron allowing it to receive messages from other neurons are __________.

• A)axons
• B)dendrites
• C)nerve bundles
• D)cell membranes

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Definitions:

Upper Mantle

The portion of the Earth's mantle that lies just beneath the crust, extending to a depth of about 660 kilometers.

Nitrogen Cycle

The series of processes by which nitrogen and its compounds are interconverted in the environment and in living organisms, including nitrogen fixation and decomposition.

Timber-Harvesting

The process of cutting down trees and transporting them to be processed into wood products or used as fuel.

Net Primary Productivity

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