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What determines the number of dendrites and axons an association neuron grows to connect with other neurons?
SOMA
Why are nerve tissues called the information network of our bodies?
Because they have long branching dendrites that connect one cell to another.
Do nerve cells have long arms to connect with other cells?
Yes. These are called dendrites becasue they do look like branches on a tree.
Where is the dendrites located at?
dendrites are located at the nerves together with axons.
What is the plural word for dendrite?
The plural form of dendrite is dendrites.
What are extensions of a neuron that receive signals?
Dendrites are the extensions of a neuron that receive signals from other neurons. They are responsible for transmitting electrical impulses towards the cell body of the neuron.
What are the short fibers that extend from the neuron called?
The short fibers that extend from a neuron are called dendrites. Dendrites receive signals from other neurons and transmit them to the cell body of the neuron.
Why dendrites come from the greek word tree?
dendrites < δενδρίτες < δένδρο [thendro] = tree
What is the function of the dendrites in the neuron?
The dendrites receive the data or signal from another neuron for the soma.
What is a type of neuron with only two dendrites?
The type of nearon with only two dendrites is bipolar.
What are the two kinds of branches that extend from the cell body of a neuron what does each do?
The ones carrying the input are the dendrites, the ones carrying the output are the axons.
What do dendrites do for the neuron?
Dendrites receive inputs from other neurons, via synapses.
