The short fibers that extend from the cell body, allowing it to receive messages from other neurons are ________.
A) dendrites
B) synapses
C) axons
D) nerve bundles

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Dendrites are the short fibers that extend from the cell body of a neuron, and their main function is to receive messages from other neurons. Synapses are the small gaps between neurons where neurotransmitters are released to communicate information. Axons are longer fibers that transmit messages away from the cell body to other neurons or muscles. Nerve bundles are collections of axons.

The Short Fibers That Extend from the Cell Body, Allowing