Some Dendrites Contain Additional Short Outgrowths

question 145

Multiple Choice

Some dendrites contain additional short outgrowths. What are these outgrowths called?

• A) hillocks
• B) dendritic spines
• C) dendritic roots
• D) myelin sheaths

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