Which Part of the Neuron Typically Receives Information,and Which Part

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which part of the neuron typically receives information,and which part of the neuron typically sends information

• A) Dendrites receive, and the soma sends.
• B) The axon receives, and the soma sends. 
• C) The axon receives, and dendrites send.
• D) Dendrites receive, and the axon sends.

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Definitions:

Satiety Signals

Internal biological signals sent by the body to indicate fullness and control food intake.

Neurons

Specialized cells in the nervous system that transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells, through electrical and chemical signals.

Ghrelin

A hormone produced in the stomach that stimulates appetite, promoting the feeling of hunger.

CCK

CCK, or Cholecystokinin, is a hormone and neurotransmitter involved in digestion and inducing feelings of satiety, released by the intestines after eating.