In a typical neuron, which structure primarily receives incoming information (synaptic input) from other neurons?

• A. Myelin sheath
• B. Dendrites
• C. Axon terminal
• D. Node of Ranvier

Answer: (B)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Understand the basic structure of a typical neuron, which includes dendrites, a cell body (soma), an axon, myelin sheath, axon terminals, and nodes of Ranvier.
2. Recall that dendrites are branched extensions of the neuron that function to receive signals from other neurons.
3. Recognize that the myelin sheath is a fatty layer that insulates the axon to speed up electrical transmission, but it does not receive signals.
4. Know that axon terminals are the endings of the axon that transmit signals to other neurons, not receive them.
5. Identify that nodes of Ranvier are gaps in the myelin sheath that facilitate rapid signal conduction along the axon, but they do not receive incoming synaptic input.