Dendritic Growth And Myelination: Physical Changes Associated With Learning

The part of the neuron that receives signals is called the dendrite. Dendritic growth and myelination are the physical changes associated with learning. Researchers have learned that a neuron can experience “dendritic growth” (increase its ability to receive signals) when the neuron receives repeated stimulation. Another phenomenon that occurs with repeated neuronal stimulation is myelination, which makes the electrical signal travel faster along the neuron. Dendritic growth and myelination are the physical changes associated with learning.