Eycine operated the telephone switchboard at a large company, answering calls and directing them to the appropriate extensions. Remembering her introductory psychology class, she decided that her situation was much like the __________ of neurons because numerous people could call her at one time, but she could send out only one call at a time.
A. sodium and potassium
B. dendrites and axons
C. myelin and mitochondria
D. synapses and neurotransmitters
Answer: B
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