Which of the following is the most appropriate metaphor for a dendrite?
A) a ladder
B) a branch of a bush
C) a flower on the end of a long stem
D) a vacuum cleaner for synaptic transmitters

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A dendrite is a part of a neuron that receives signals from other neurons, similar to how a branch of a bush receives sunlight and nutrients from the rest of the plant. A ladder, flower, or vacuum cleaner do not accurately capture this function of receiving and integrating signals.

Which of the Following Is the Most Appropriate Metaphor for a Dendrite