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Dendrites are branches on a neuron that receive electrical contacts from other neural cells.\u00a0\u00a0The primary function of dendrites is to ensure that signals are passed from neuron to neuron. Dendrite branches host proteins such as sodium, calcium, and potassium that assist in channeling these electrical contacts.<\/p>\n

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