Which part of a neuron primarily receives synaptic signals from other neurons?

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

Answer: (C)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Understand the basic structure of a neuron, which includes dendrites, the cell body (soma), the axon, axon terminals, myelin sheath, and nodes of Ranvier.
2. Recall that dendrites are branched extensions from the neuron's cell body that function to receive incoming signals from other neurons.
3. Recognize that axon terminals are involved in sending signals to other neurons, not receiving them.
4. Know that the myelin sheath is a fatty layer that insulates the axon to speed up signal transmission, but it does not receive signals.
5. Identify that nodes of Ranvier are gaps in the myelin sheath that facilitate rapid conduction of nerve impulses along the axon, not signal reception.