Dendrite (Noun)
Meaning
Short fiber that conducts toward the cell body of the neuron.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The dendrite is a branching extension of the neuron that receives signals from other neurons.
- Dendrites are short fibers that conduct electrical signals toward the cell body of the neuron.
- The branching structure of the dendrite allows it to receive signals from many different neurons.
- The signals received by the dendrite are then transmitted to the cell body of the neuron for processing.
- In a neuron, the dendrite plays a crucial role in receiving and integrating signals from other neurons.