dendrites
Nerve cell extensions
Dendrites are the branching extensions of a nerve cell that receive signals from other neurons.
The name comes from a Greek word for tree, reflecting their tree-like appearance.
In metallurgy, dendrites are crystalline structures that form branching patterns during solidification: The steel showed dendritic growth patterns under the microscope.
Splitting into separate directions
- bifurcationDivision into two branches
- ramificationSecondary consequence of action
- spreadingExtending over space
- extensionAdded part or duration
tapering · spiny · stellate · pyramidal · multipolar · bipolar · unipolar · fractal
Neuron's signal-sending projection
- somaBodily cells, excluding gametes
- synapseNerve signal crossing point
- myelinNerve fiber insulation
- neuriteNerve cell projection
arbor · cytoskeleton · microtubule · interneuron · motor neuron
New nerve cell formation
- learningGaining knowledge gradually
- protein synthesisAssembling amino acid chains
- BDNFNerve cell growth protein
- critical periodOptimal developmental timeframe
Solid lattice formation process
- metallicResembling ore-based elements
- zincElement thirty
- copperReddish-brown metallic element
- electrodepositionCoating surfaces using electricity
solidification · snowflake · frost · branching pattern · fractal · lithium · battery · electrochemical
Synaptic chemical messenger
- glutamateExcitatory neural transmitter
- GABAInhibitory brain neurotransmitter
- dopamineReward-linked neural messenger
- serotoninMood-regulating brain chemical
acetylcholine · receptor · excitation · inhibition · depolarization · calcium influx · summation · electrochemical
branching
Splitting into separate directions
- bifurcationDivision into two branches
- ramificationSecondary consequence of action
- spreadingExtending over space
extension · tapering · spiny · stellate · pyramidal · multipolar · bipolar · unipolar · fractal · elaboration
axon
Neuron's signal-sending projection
neurite · arbor · cytoskeleton · microtubule · interneuron · motor neuron
neurogenesis
New nerve cell formation
- learningGaining knowledge gradually
- protein synthesisAssembling amino acid chains
- BDNFNerve cell growth protein
crystal growth
Solid lattice formation process
electrodeposition · solidification · snowflake · frost · branching pattern · fractal · lithium · battery · electrochemical · plating
neurotransmitter
Synaptic chemical messenger
- glutamateExcitatory neural transmitter
- GABAInhibitory brain neurotransmitter
- dopamineReward-linked neural messenger
serotonin · acetylcholine · receptor · excitation · inhibition · depolarization · calcium influx · summation · electrochemical
- cell projectionscilia, cilium, flagella, flagellum, pseudopod
- branchingbranching, tree root, antler, antlers, twig
- brain anatomybrain, cerebrum, cerebellum, brainstem, cortex
- nervous systembrain, neurons, nerves, spinal cord, axon
- neuroscienceneuron, MRI, brain, neurons, synapses
- brain partscerebellum, hippocampus, brainstem, thalamus, hypothalamus