The dendrites are covered with synapses formed by the ends of axons from other neurons. ... When neurons receive or send messages, they transmit electrical impulses along their axons, which can range in length from a tiny fraction of an inch (or centimeter) to three feet (about one meter) or more.
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The common name of Lucy is Southern ape, while their scientific genus name is <em>Australopithecus afarensis</em>.