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What is the function of a dendrite?​

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Dendrites are a part of the neuron. The function of dendrites is to first receive signals from the environment or otherwise and send these signals toward the cell body.

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Answer: Dendrites are projections of a neuron (nerve cell) that receive signals (information) from other neurons. The transfer of information from one neuron to another is achieved through chemical signals and electric impulses, that is, electrochemical signals.

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