Dendrite
Dendrite noun - Short fiber that conducts toward the cell body of the neuron.
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Neuron
Neuron noun - A cell that is specialized to conduct nerve impulses.
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Nearby Words: neural, neurone
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- These neurotransmitters bind with receptors on the dendrite of the neighboring neuron, and this signals the neuron to fire.
Source: Useful Notes / Psychology
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