Question

Dendrite is to axon what ________ is to ________. A) receiving; sending B) sending; receiving C) reuptake; action potential D) action potential; reuptake

Answer 1

Answer: Option A) receiving; sending

Explanation:

The neuron is made up of many parts, they include:

- dendrites, which are branched and helps in receiving impulses from the adjacent neuron

- axon, a long and extended portion of the neuron that the transmission of impulses along its length away from the cell body.

- synapse etc

Thus, dendrites of neurons is involved in receiving impulses into the neuron, while axons is involved in sending impulses away from the neurons