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Which of these is not characteristic of dendrites?(a) They contain Nissl’s granules(b) They branch repeatedly(c) They project out from the axon(d) They transmit impulsesThis question was addressed to me during an online exam.This is a very interesting question from Neuron-1 in chapter Neural Control and Coordination of Biology – Class 11

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Correct choice is (c) They project out from the AXON

Explanation: Dendrites are a PART of the nerve cell or the neuron. They are short FIBERS that project out from the cell body, but not the axon. They branch repeatedly and help in the transmission of IMPULSES.



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