Which of the Following Statements Is True of Dendrites

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of dendrites?

• A) They extend trunk-like from the cell body in a neuron.
• B) They are short fibers that constitute neurons.
• C) They account for much of the difference in length in neurons.
• D) They become shorter as a child develops.

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