Which part of a neuron is associated with receptors of the body or is sometimes referred to as receptive zone of neuron?

Axon

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Cyton

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Dendrites

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Myelin sheath

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Solution

The correct option is C Dendrites
Dendrites are short cytoplasmic projections which extend from cyton and remain embedded below the sense organs/receptors [eyes, ears, nose, tongue and skin]. They detect stimuli and forward it to cyton of the neuron, thus enabling an appropriate response by CNS.

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