Dendrite

Definition

Dendrites are the branched extensions of a neuron that receive signals from other neurons and transmit them toward the cell body. They play a crucial role in integrating neural information received from multiple sources.

Related terms

Neuron:

A specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; the basic building block of the nervous system.

Synapse:

The junction between two neurons or between a neuron and a muscle/gland cell, where signal transmission occurs.

Axon:

The long, slender projection of a neuron that conducts electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body to other neurons or muscles