Dendrite

Contents

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