The part of the neuron that receives incoming signals from other neurons is called the ____.
A) axon
B) dendrite
C) cell body
D) synaptic cleft

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Dendrites are the branch-like structures of a neuron that receive incoming signals from other neurons. The axon is the part of the neuron that sends signals to other neurons, the cell body contains the nucleus and other organelles, and the synaptic cleft is the small gap between two neurons where they communicate through chemical signals called neurotransmitters.

The Part of the Neuron That Receives Incoming Signals from Other