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Cells > Neurons > Dendrites > Dendritic Spines
Nervous System > Neurons > Dendrites > Dendritic Spines

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Dendritic Spines  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Spiny processes on DENDRITES, each of which receives excitatory input from one nerve ending (NERVE ENDINGS). They are commonly found on PURKINJE CELLS and PYRAMIDAL CELLS.

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