The part of a neuron that receives messages from other cells is called the __________. The part that sends messages to other cells is the __________.

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Dendrites are the part of a neuron that receive messages from other cells, while the axon is the part that sends messages to other cells. Choices A and B are incorrect because they refer to different structures within cells, and choice D is incorrect because neurotransmitters are chemicals released by the axon to send messages, not a part of the neuron itself.

The Part of a Neuron That Receives Messages from Other