Which one of the following neuron structures is specialized for receiving synaptic input from other neurons?

A. Cell body
B. Dendrite
C. Axon
D. Axon hillock
E. Presynaptic terminal


ANS: B
Rationale: Dendrites, with branchlike extensions that serve as the main input sites for the cell and project from the soma, are specialized to receive information from other cells.

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