The multiple thin, branched structures on a neuron whose main function is to receive incoming signals are the
A) cell bodies.
B) axons.
C) dendrites.
D) somata.
E) None of the answers are correct.

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Dendrites are the multiple, thin, branched structures on a neuron that receive incoming signals from other neurons or sensory receptors. Cell bodies (A) contain the nucleus and other organelles, axons (B) are long, single projections that transmit signals away from the cell body, and somata (D) is simply the plural form of "soma," which refers to the cell body of a neuron. Therefore, the correct choice is C) dendrites.

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