I keep getting “Neuron” questions wrong in Neural Control & Coordination. What's the trap?
thinking the axon receives signals.
The usual trap: thinking the axon receives signals. How to avoid it: dendrites receive, axon sends — remember 'axon = away'. Go back to the definition — the nerve cell that carries impulses, with dendrites (receive), an axon (transmit) and synapses (connect).
Key point
Neuron
Common mistake
thinking the axon receives signals.
Memory tip
dendrites receive, axon sends — remember 'axon = away'.
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