The portions of a neuron that extend off of the roughly spherical cell body are usually collectively called
A) protrusions.
B) processes.
C) prostheses.
D) projections.

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The term "processes" is commonly used to describe the structures that extend off of the neuron cell body, including dendrites and axons. "Protrusions," "prostheses," and "projections" are not commonly used terms in this context.

The Portions of a Neuron That Extend Off of the Roughly