Which part of the neuron acts like an antenna to receive messages from other neurons?

A) cell body
B) dendrite
C) axon
D) glia


Answer: B
Rationale: Dendrites are the small branches radiating from a neuron, which receive messages from other cells and transmit the message toward the cell body.

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