Question

question 19
0.75 pts
which of the anatomical parts of a neuron is related to neural transmission?
ependymal cells
dendrites
axon
soma

Explanation:

• Ependymal cells: These are not part of a neuron but are glial cells that line the ventricles of the brain and central canal of the spinal cord. They produce cerebro - spinal fluid and are not directly related to neural transmission in neurons.
• Dendrites: Dendrites receive signals from other neurons (input part of the neuron). They play a role in the initial reception of neural information, which is a part of neural communication.
• Axon: The axon transmits electrical impulses (action potentials) away from the cell body (soma) to other neurons, muscles, or glands. It is a key structure for neural transmission over longer distances.
• Soma (cell body): The soma contains the nucleus and organelles. It integrates incoming signals from dendrites but is not the main structure for long - distance neural transmission.

Answer:

B. Dendrites, C. Axon