PSAT Reading Question 208: Answer and Explanation

Question: 208

What is the small, root-like part of the neuron on the top right called?

• A. Axon
• B. Nucleus
• C. Dendrite
• D. Myelin sheath

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

C. Labels name parts of the diagram and indicate them with lines pointing to the part of the picture to which they correspond. The small, root-like part of the neuron on the top right is a dendrite. See Lesson: Summarizing Text and Using Text Features.