The highly branched extensions of a neuron whose function is to receive input from other neurons or receptor cells are called
A)dendrites.
B)axons.
C)cell bodies.
D)glia.

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Dendrites are the highly branched extensions of a neuron that receive input from other neurons or receptor cells. Axons are responsible for transmitting information to other neurons or to effector cells such as muscles and glands. Cell bodies contain the nucleus and other organelles of the neuron and are responsible for overall cell function. Glia are non-neuronal cells that support and protect neurons.

The Highly Branched Extensions of a Neuron Whose Function Is