The three main components of a neuron include:
Correct answer: A. Cell body, dendrites, axon
- A. Cell body, dendrites, axon
- B. Cell body, nerves, axon
- C. White matter, cell body, nerves
- D. Internal body, external body, nerve branches
Explanation
A typical neuron has a cell body, dendrites, and an axon. Dendrites receive signals, the cell body maintains the neuron, and the axon carries signals away from it.
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