The branching structures that, together with the cell body, are sensitive to chemical, mechanical, or electrical stimulation are called
A) axons.
B) Nissl bodies.
C) synapses.
D) dendrites.
E) neurofibrils.

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Dendrites are the branching structures that receive input from other neurons or sensory cells, and transfer that input to the cell body. They are sensitive to various forms of stimulation, including chemical, mechanical, and electrical. Axons are elongated structures that transmit signals away from the cell body, while Nissl bodies are clusters of rough endoplasmic reticulum found in the cell body. Synapses are the junctions where two neurons or a neuron and a target cell communicate, and neurofibrils are the protein filaments that provide structural support to neurons.

The Branching Structures That, Together with the Cell Body, Are