Question

Which of the following is true?

• A. Dendrites carry information to the cell body
• B. Dendrites carry information away from the cell body
• C. Axons carry information to the cell body
• D. None of the above.

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Dendrites carry information to the cell body

The correct option is A

Explanation for the correct option:

Dendrites carry information to the cell body.

1. Dendrite are branch like structures arising from the cell body of a neuron.
2. Their main function is transferring information to the cell body from the neighboring neurons.
3. They are short fibers with tapering ends.

Explanation for the incorrect options:

Option B:

1. Dendrites carry information away from the cell body is false statement as it carries information towards the cell body.

Option C:

1. Axons carry information to the cell body is false statement as it carries information away from the cell body.

Option D:

1. None of the above is wrong answer because Dendrites carry information towards the cell body.

Final answer: Dendrites carry information to the cell body is the true statement.