_____ are branch-like structures extending from the cell body that receive neurochemical messages from other cells.

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Dendrites are the branch-like structures extending from the cell body of a neuron that receive input in the form of neurochemical messages from other cells. These neurochemical messages are typically received from the axons of other neurons. Therefore, options A and B are incorrect as neurotransmitters are the chemical messengers released by neurons to communicate with other cells and axons are the long, slender projections that transmit signals away from the cell body of a neuron. Option D, fibers, is a general term that can refer to any thread-like structure and is not specific to neurons.

_____ Are Branch-Like Structures Extending from the Cell Body That