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Cells > Neurons > Dendrites > Dendritic Spines
Nervous System > Neurons > Dendrites > Dendritic Spines
Cells > Cellular Structures > Cell Surface Extensions > Dendrites > Dendritic Spines

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Dendritic Spines  

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Scope note

  • 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.

History note

  • 2005

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D049229

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