Which of the Following is NOT True of Dendrites

Question

Which of the following is NOT true of dendrites?
A)transmits action potentials toward the cell body
B)are thin extensions of the cell body
C)transmit graded electrochemical impulses toward the cell body
D)contain receptive areas

Accepted Answer

Dendrites do not transmit action potentials toward the cell body. Rather, they transmit graded electrochemical impulses toward the cell body, and action potentials are initiated at the axon hillock, which is located at the base of the axon and connected to the cell body.