________ Are Numerous Short, Branching Projections from the Neuron That

question 9

Short Answer

________ are numerous short, branching projections from the neuron that create a huge surface for receiving signals from other cells.

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Definitions:

Buccinator

A muscle of the cheek that helps in mastication (chewing), blowing, and sucking by compressing the cheek against the teeth.

Ascites

The accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity, causing abdominal swelling, often a result of liver disease or cancer.

Abdomen

Belly, between the thorax and the pelvis.

Chronic Diarrhea

is a condition characterized by loose or watery stools that lasts for at least four weeks.