Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a dendrite?
A) It tapers as it gets further from the cell body.
B) It is in contact with the dendrites of other neurons.
C) Its surface may be lined with synaptic receptors.
D) It receives information from other neurons or the environment.

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Dendrites do not typically make contact with the dendrites of other neurons; instead, they receive signals from the axons of other neurons.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Characteristic of a Dendrite