The Collection of Axons That Carries Information Between the Central

question 115

Multiple Choice

The collection of axons that carries information between the central nervous system and the peripheral effectors is called the

• A) axon hillock.
• B) varicosity.
• C) axon.
• D) dendrite.
• E) nerve.

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