________ is the word for one of the multiple branches at the beginning of a neuron

A) Myelin
B) Synapse
C) Axon
D) Dendrite


D
Explanation: A) Myelin covers the axon of a neuron.
B) A synapse is the space between two neurons.
C) An axon is the one long ending branch of a neuron.
D) Correct! Dendr/o- means "branching structure" and -ite means "thing that pertains to."

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