dendrites

= = =__Definition:__= In a neuron, the branch-like extensions of the cell body that receive signals from other neurons.‍‍‍‍ Gen Psych, Chapter 2, Pg. 38

= __Examples:__ = The leafless branches of a tree. media type="youtube" key="jOkp68kUQvc" height="315" width="420"

= __Analogies:__ = The Dendrites and Phone Operators  The dendrite plays the role of being the phone operator of the nervous system. The dendrite receive impulses from neurons and send them away to the cell bodies. This can also relate in analogy 4, as you can see how dendrites, impulses, and neurons are like a telephone. Just how you call on the phone and the operator directs you to the correct place to call.

= __Mnemonics:__ = [I bring up a visual picture in my mind of a tree.]

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