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1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

4. Tissues & Histology

Nervous Tissue: The Neuron

Anatomy & Physiology

4. Tissues & Histology

Nervous Tissue: The Neuron

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What is the primary function of a dendrite in a neuron?

To insulate the neuron and increase the speed of signal transmission

To store neurotransmitters for release into the synaptic cleft

To generate action potentials and transmit them away from the cell body

To receive and transmit electrical signals to the cell body

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Understand the structure of a neuron: Neurons are specialized cells in the nervous system that transmit information. They consist of a cell body (soma), dendrites, and an axon.

Identify the role of dendrites: Dendrites are branch-like structures that extend from the cell body. Their primary function is to receive electrical signals from other neurons.

Clarify the process of signal reception: Dendrites have receptors that bind to neurotransmitters released by other neurons. This binding generates electrical signals in the dendrites.

Explain signal transmission to the cell body: Once the dendrites receive the electrical signals, they transmit these signals to the neuron's cell body for processing.

Differentiate from other neuron parts: Unlike axons, which transmit signals away from the cell body, dendrites are primarily involved in receiving and transmitting signals to the cell body.