Damage to dendrites would interfere with the ability to

a. receive nerve impulse
b. make proteins
c. conduct nerve impulses to another neuron
d. release neurotransmitters
e. form myelin

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dendrite

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e. form myelin

Damage to dendrites would interfere with the ability to conduct nerve impulses to another neuron.

Dendrites are the branched projections of a neuron that receive signals from other neurons and transmit them towards the cell body. These signals, also known as nerve impulses or action potentials, are electrical signals that allow communication between neurons.

When signals are received by the dendrites, they travel along the dendritic branches, eventually reaching the cell body. From there, the signals can be integrated and further transmitted to other neurons through the axon. This integration and transmission of signals requires the dendrites to be intact and functional.

If the dendrites are damaged, the ability to conduct nerve impulses to another neuron would be compromised. This means that the neuron would not be able to receive signals from other neurons and transmit them to other parts of the nervous system. This can result in a disruption of communication between neurons and hinder the normal functioning of the nervous system.