Which of the following statements about dendrites is false?
A) A single cell's dendrites form a dendrite tree
B) Variation in the form and shape is primarily responsible for the diversity of neuronal shapes
C) Dendrites may be more than a meter in length in giraffes
D) Dendritic spines appear to be subject to modification as a result of experience
Answer: C) Dendrites may be more than a meter in length in giraffes
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