A home satellite dish receives signals from a satellite, allowing your television to display TV shows.Which part of a neuron is analogous to the satellite dish?
A) cell body
B) dendrites
C) axon
D) varicosities
E) collaterals

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The dendrites of a neuron receive signals from other neurons, similar to how a satellite dish receives signals from a satellite. Just as the satellite dish needs to receive a clear signal in order to display TV shows, the dendrites need to receive a strong enough signal in order for the neuron to fire and transmit information.

A Home Satellite Dish Receives Signals from a Satellite, Allowing