Each Part of a Neuron Carries Out a Specific Function

question 8

Multiple Choice

Each part of a neuron carries out a specific function, just as different types of neurons are responsible for specific actions. In the following choices, which paring of neuron structure is paired with a type of neuron that carries out a similar function?

• A) cell body (soma) and efferent neurons
• B) dendrites and afferent neurons
• C) axons and interneurons
• D) dendrites and efferent neurons

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