Which Statement About Dendritic Spines Is True

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which statement about dendritic spines is true?

• A) Alzheimer's disease is associated with a pathological change in dendritic spines.
• B) Dendritic spines are outgrowths on the surface of dendrites that are modified by experience.
• C) Dendritic spines are neuronal structures found along the axon.
• D) Only the structure of dendritic spines can be altered by experience.

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