Dendrite

HOW IT IS BUILT The methods behind it Neuron Cerebral cortex Synaptic plasticity Microtubule WHAT IT CAN DO Its core abilities WHERE IT IS USED Axon · Neural computation Dendrite learns · reasons · acts
How it's built
What it can do
Where it's used

A dendrite is a branched extension of a nerve cell (neuron) that receives electrical signals from other neurons and transmits them toward the cell body. Think of it as the "receiving antenna" of a neuron, designed to collect chemical messages from neighboring cells.

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