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Afferent processes of neuron are...

Afferent processes of neuron are 

A

dendrites

B

axons

C

axon terminals

D

synapse

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks about the afferent processes of a neuron. Afferent processes refer to the parts of the neuron that receive signals. 2. **Identifying the Options**: The options provided are: - A) Dendrites - B) Axon - C) Axon terminals - D) Synapse 3. **Defining Afferent Processes**: Afferent processes are responsible for transmitting impulses toward the neuron. This means they receive information from other neurons or sensory receptors. 4. **Analyzing Each Option**: - **Dendrites**: These are tree-like extensions at the beginning of a neuron. They increase the surface area for receiving signals and are primarily responsible for receiving impulses from other neurons. - **Axon**: This is the elongated part of the neuron that transmits impulses away from the cell body, not towards it. - **Axon Terminals**: These are small swellings at the end of the axon that release neurotransmitters to communicate with other neurons, but they do not receive impulses. - **Synapse**: This is the junction between two neurons where communication occurs, but it is not a process that receives impulses. 5. **Conclusion**: Since dendrites are the structures that receive impulses and transmit them to the neuron, they are classified as the afferent processes of the neuron. 6. **Final Answer**: The afferent processes of a neuron are **Dendrites** (Option A).
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