Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (4th Edition)

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 032191855X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-855-0

Chapter 20 - Microbial Diseases of the Nervous System and Eyes - Questions For Review - Fill in the Blanks - Page 634: 9

Answer

Dendrites

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The cytoplasmic processes that carry messages toward the neuron cell body are called dendrites. Dendrites receive the stimulation messages that allow cells to activate. They are therefore responsible for translating electrical messages that allow cells to function.
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