Which of the following is a characteristic of a dendritic spine?
A)Dendritic spines account for most of the presynaptic sites in the brain.
B)Most dendritic spines carry the potential for both inhibitory and excitatory synapses.
C)Most of the excitatory synapses in the cortex are made onto dendritic spines.
D)Dendritic spines are too small to have a role in rapid processing of neural impulses.

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Dendritic spines account for most postsynaptic sites in the brain,and account for most of the excitatory synapses in the cortex,basal ganglia,and cerebellum.They also play a role in rapid signal processing.

Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of a Dendritic