Which part of the neuron receives incoming signals from other neurons?
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
Easy MCAT item. Correct choice: A. Dendrites.
- A. Dendrites ✓
- B. Axon
Why not B: “Axon” is not Dendrites.
- C. Axon terminal
Why not C: “Axon terminal” is not Dendrites.
- D. Myelin sheath
Why not D: “Myelin sheath” is not Dendrites.
Correct answer
A. Dendrites
Explanation
Dendrites is the term that matches “Which part of the neuron receives incoming signals from other neurons” (option A). Option B (Axon) is a different value from Dendrites. Option C (Axon terminal) is a different value from Dendrites. Option D (Myelin sheath) is a different value from Dendrites. Keep Dendrites as the MCAT fact for this stem.
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Tags: Biology, American Exams, MCAT, Neuroscience
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