AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Synapses: Dendrites receive signals from other neurons at specialized junctions called synapses. There is a small gap between two synapsed neurons, where neurotransmitters are released from one neuron to pass the signal to the next neuron.

Detailed explanation-2: -A message travels from the dendrites through the cell body and to the end of the axon. into the synapse. The neurotransmitters carry the message with them into the synapse. The synapse is the space between the axon of one neuron and the dendrites of another neuron.

Detailed explanation-3: -Each neuron has a large cell body that carries on most of the life activities of the neuron. Inside the cell body is a nucleus which controls the life activities of the neuron. Attached to the cell body are short receiving branches called dendrites that receive chemical signals.

Detailed explanation-4: -Although dendrites have traditionally been regarded as receivers of the neurotransmission, recent research has found that dendrites can also release neurotransmitters into the synapse (Stuart et al., 2008). This new data adds to our understanding of the incredible complexity of neuronal transmission.