In Divergence

question 113

Multiple Choice

In divergence:

• A) Many presynaptic neurons synapse with one postsynaptic cell.
• B) Dendrites diverge from the cell body to contact many presynaptic neurons.
• C) The action potential initiated in the axon diminishes as it spreads into the axon terminals.
• D) An axon branches to synapse with many cells so that activity in one neuron influences the excitability of many other cells.
• E) Many axons spread out from one cell body.

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Definitions:

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