Apical dendrite
Apical Dendrite
Apical dendrite (pronunciation: /ˈæpɪkəl ˈdɛndraɪt/) is a term used in neuroscience to describe a specific type of dendrite that extends from the apex of a neuron's cell body, or soma, and is typically responsible for receiving information from other neurons.
Etymology
The term "apical dendrite" is derived from two words. "Apical" comes from the Latin word "apex", which means "the top" or "tip", and "dendrite" comes from the Greek word "dendron", which means "tree". This is due to the tree-like structure of the dendrites.
Function
Apical dendrites are typically longer and more complex than other types of dendrites, such as basal dendrites. They play a crucial role in integrating signals from other neurons and transmitting them to the soma. The apical dendrite's location on the top of the neuron allows it to receive signals from a wide range of sources.
Related Terms
- Neuron: The basic working unit of the brain, a specialized cell designed to transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells.
- Dendrite: The branched projections of a neuron that act to propagate the electrochemical stimulation received from other neural cells to the cell body, or soma, of the neuron from which the dendrites project.
- Soma: The bulbous end of a neuron, containing the cell nucleus.
- Basal Dendrite: Dendrites that branch off from the base of the neuron.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Apical dendrite
- Wikipedia's article - Apical dendrite
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