Where Are Dendrites Located on a Neuron?

Structure of a neuron. At one end of the cell body (and indeed, around most of its periphery) are many small, branching protrusions called dendrites. Extending from the other end of the cell body at a location called the axon hillock is the axon, a long, thin, tube-like protrusion.

Where is the dendrite located?

Dendrites (dendron=tree) are membranous tree-like projections arising from the body of the neuron, about 5–7 per neuron on average, and about 2 μm in length. They usually branch extensively, forming a dense canopy-like arborization called a dendritic tree around the neuron.

Where are the dendrites located and what do they do?

Dendrites are tree-like extensions at the beginning of a neuron that help increase the surface area of the cell body. These tiny protrusions receive information from other neurons and transmit electrical stimulation to the soma. Dendrites are also covered with synapses.