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Chapter 5: Problem 2

Neurons receive information through their __________ and send messages through their __________

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Neurons receive information through their dendrites and send messages through their axon.

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01

Recognize the structure of a neuron

Draw a neuron diagram. The neuron includes dendrites, a cell body, an axon, and terminal buttons. These parts each have specific roles in the neuron's function.
02

Identify the part that receives information

Dendrites are the part of the neuron that receive signals. Explore the diagram, and notice that dendrites extend from the cell body and are designed to collect information.
03

Determine the part that sends messages

This role is performed by the axon. The axon is a longer structure than the dendrites that extends from the cell body. The axon ends in a series of terminal buttons which passes the message along.

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