The Part of the Neuron That is Usually Highly Branched

Question

The part of the neuron that is usually highly branched and receives input from other neurons is the
A) dendrite.
B) axon.
C) synapse.
D) cell body.
E) node of Ranvier.

Accepted Answer

Dendrites are the part of the neuron that are highly branched and receive input from other neurons. The input received by dendrites is then transmitted to the cell body, where it is integrated and processed before being transmitted down the axon to other neurons or effector cells.