Most Neurons Have Only One Axon, Yet It Is Said

question 195

Multiple Choice

Most neurons have only one axon, yet it is said that a single neuron can connect to many other neurons. How does this occur?

• A) Neurons do not connect to multiple other neurons; they have one axon that connects to a single other neuron.
• B) Neuron axons end in clusters of terminal buttons that allow them to connect to multiple cells.
• C) Most neurons have multiple axons and only one dendrite; and the single dendrite limits the number of neurons that a cell can link to.
• D) Neurons actually have multiple axons that allow it to connect to other neurons.

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Definitions:

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