Throughout Life, Axons and Dendrites Continue to Grow, and Tiny

question 392

Multiple Choice

Throughout life, axons and dendrites continue to grow, and tiny projections on dendrites, called ________, increase in size and number.

• A) stem cells
• B) precursor cells
• C) spines
• D) axon terminals

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