The part of the neuron whose name literally means "branch" is ________.
A) axon
B) dendrite
C) myelin
D) soma

Question

The part of the neuron whose name literally means "branch" is ________.
A) axon 
B) dendrite 
C) myelin
D) soma

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The dendrite is the part of the neuron that receives signals from other neurons and its name literally means "branch". The axon is a long extension that sends signals to other neurons or muscles. Myelin is a fatty substance that surrounds and insulates some axons, while the soma (also called cell body) contains the nucleus and other organelles involved in the neuron's metabolic functions.

The Part of the Neuron Whose Name Literally Means "Branch