Question

which of the following pairs is mismatched?
a dendrite—highly branched
b nerve cell body—contains nucleus and other organelles
c axon—receives impulse from previous cell
d synapse—junction between two neurons

Explanation:

• Dendrite: Dendrites are highly branched structures that receive signals from other neurons.
• Nerve cell body: It contains the nucleus and other organelles, which are essential for the neuron's metabolic activities.
• Axon: The axon transmits impulses to other neurons, not receives them. The dendrite is the part that typically receives impulses from previous cells.
• Synapse: It is indeed the junction between two neurons where communication occurs.

Answer:

C. axon—receives impulse from previous cell