Compared to Dendrites, Axons Usually

question 120

Multiple Choice

Compared to dendrites, axons usually:

• A) form the information-receiving pole of the neuron.
• B) are shorter than the dendrites.
• C) are covered with myelin.
• D) taper in diameter toward their periphery.

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Definitions:

Depth Cue

A visual or auditory signal which provides information on the distance of objects, helping in the perception of three-dimensional space.

Eardrum

A thin membrane that marks the beginning of the middle ear; sound waves cause the eardrum to vibrate.

Cochlea

A coiled, bony, fluid-filled tube in the inner ear that houses the sensory receptors.

Auditory Nerve

The nerve that transmits auditory information from the cochlea in the inner ear to the brain.