______ receive information from other neurons; _________ transmit information other neurons.
Correct answer: B. Dendrites, axon buttons
- A. synapses, cell bodies
- B. Dendrites, axon buttons
- C. Axon buttons dendrites
- D. Axon; cell bodies
Explanation
Dendrites generally receive signals from other neurons, while axon buttons release neurotransmitters to transmit signals onward. Synapses are junctions between neurons rather than receiving or transmitting cell structures themselves.
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