Transmit is to receive as
A) dendrite is to cell body.
B) axon is to dendrite.
C) dendrite is to axon.
D) cell body is to axon.

Question

Transmit is to receive as
A) ​dendrite is to cell body.
B) ​axon is to dendrite.
C) ​dendrite is to axon.
D) ​cell body is to axon.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In the context of neural communication, transmitting signals is analogous to the function of an axon, which sends information away from the neuron's cell body, while receiving signals is analogous to the function of dendrites, which receive information from other neurons. Thus, "axon is to dendrite" correctly parallels "transmit is to receive."

Transmit Is to Receive as