Neuronal Connections (IMAGE)

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

Neuronal Connections

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Dendrites, which branch from the cell body (pink) of the neuron, play a key role in the communication between cells of the nervous system. Green dendrites contain the STREX form of the BKCa channels.

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James Eberwine, Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.

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