Which of the following statements are correct?
$I$. Dendrites are long fibres with branched distal ends.
$II$. Axons are short fibres which arise from the cell body.
$III$. The cell body of a neuron contains cytoplasm,a nucleus with cell organelles,and Nissl's granules.
$IV$. Dendrites transmit nerve impulses away from the cell body to a synapse.
The correct option is:

  • A
    Only $III$
  • B
    $I$ and $II$
  • C
    $I, II$ and $III$
  • D
    $I, II$ and $IV$

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