Dendrite

Key Stage 4

Meaning

A diagram of a neuron including the dendrites.

The dendrites are branches on a neuron which allow it to connect to other neurons so that the impulse can pass between neurons.

References

AQA

Dendrites, page 10, GCSE Biology; Third Edition, Oxford University Press, AQA

Dendrites, pages 5, GCSE Combined Science Trilogy 2, Hodder, AQA

Edexcel

Dendrites, page 35, GCSE Combined Science, Pearson Edexcel

Dendrites, page 43, GCSE Biology, Pearson, Edexcel

Dendrites, pages 70, 71, GCSE Biology, CGP, Edexcel