Question

What are the short branches projecting out of the cell body and branching repeatedly called?

Answer 1

Neuron:

1. The fundamental unit of the brain and nervous system is known as the neuron.
2. Neuron has three parts: Cell body, Axon and Dendrites.
3. The short branches projecting out of the cell body and branching repeatedly in a neuron or nerve cells are called dendrites or dendrons.

Functions of dendrites or dendrons:

1. Dendrites receive signals from other neurons.
2. Dendrites help in transmitting electrical impulses toward the cell body.