Which part of the neuron receives impulses from other neurons?

The correct answer identifies the dendrites as the part of the neuron responsible for receiving impulses from other neurons. Dendrites are specialized projections that extend from the neuron’s cell body. Their primary role is to receive chemical signals, or neurotransmitters, released by the axon terminals of adjacent neurons. Each dendrite has a large surface area, which allows for the receipt of multiple incoming signals simultaneously, facilitating the integration of information from various sources before it is transmitted to the neuron's cell body.

The axon serves a different function—it is responsible for transmitting impulses away from the cell body to other neurons or muscles. The cell body, or soma, contains the nucleus and organelles of the neuron but is not primarily involved in signal reception. The nucleus itself is responsible for maintaining the cell’s genetic material and coordinating activities, not receiving signals. Thus, dendrites are the key structures for receiving and processing information from other neurons in the nervous system.