The part of the neuron whose name literally means "branch" is a(n) ________.
A) axon
B) dendrite
C) myelin
D) soma

Name: The part of the neuron whose name literally means "branch" is a(n) ________. A) axon B) dendrite C) myelin D) soma
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Dendrites are named after the Greek word "dendron" which means "tree" because they often have a branching structure resembling the branches of a tree.

The Part of the Neuron Whose Name Literally Means "Branch