What are dendrites?
Q: What are dendrites?
A: Dendrites are the branches of neurons that receive signals from other neurons.
Q: Where do signals go after entering dendrites?
A: Signals go into the cell body (or soma) after entering dendrites.
Q: How many axons can a cell have?
A: A cell may have only one axon.
Q: What do dendrites carry from other neurons into the soma?
A: Dendrites carry signals from other neurons into the soma.
Q: What is a synapse?
A: A synapse is a very narrow gap between the dendrite of one neuron and the axon of another neuron.
Q: What triggers the release of neurotransmitters?
A: Electrical impulses reaching the end of an axon trigger the release of neurotransmitters.
Q: What happens if dendrites get lots of signals from axons?
A: If dendrites get lots of signals from axons, it sets off a chain reaction called an action potential that flows down the axon to the next synapse.
