Question

What are the short repeatedly branched fibres called?

(a) Axon

(b) Cell body

(c) Neurite

(d) Dendrite

I had been asked this question in an international level competition.

This intriguing question originated from Neural Coordination Basics topic in division Neural Control and Coordination of Biology – Class 11

Answer 1

Right choice is (d) Dendrite

To explain: Short and repeatedly branched fibres are called dendrites. These branches project out of the cell body of the neuron. These branches also contain Nissl’s granules in their cytoplasm.