Given That Axons Growing Out of a Neuron Require the Outward

question 83

Multiple Choice

Given that axons growing out of a neuron require the outward growth of microtubules to support the lengtheningaxon, what would be likely to happen to axons growing out from a neuron when they are exposed to colchicine or nocodazole?

• A)Axons would grow more rapidly.
• B)Axonal outgrowth would cease.
• C)Axons would branch more often.
• D)Axonal outgrowth would change direction more frequently.
• E)There would be no change in axonal outgrowth.

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