Here's why:
* Antennae: Dendrites are branching extensions of the neuron that receive signals from other neurons or sensory receptors. They act like tiny antennae, picking up incoming information.
* Conducting Signals: The signals received by dendrites are electrical in nature and travel along the dendrite towards the cell body (soma).
* Axon: The axon is another extension of the neuron that transmits signals away from the cell body. The dendrites "collect" the signals and pass them along to the axon for transmission to other neurons or target cells.
Let me know if you have any other questions about neurons!