In general, neural messages are received by the _____ and transmitted by the _____.
A) cell body; dendrites
B) axons; nucleus
C) dendrites; axon
D) axon; dendrites

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Neural messages are typically received by the dendrites of a neuron and transmitted along the axon. The cell body (also known as the soma) integrates and processes incoming signals before transmitting an action potential down its axon to synapses with other neurons. Therefore, option C is the correct answer as it accurately describes the flow of neural messages.

In General, Neural Messages Are Received by the _____ and Transmitted