Which of the Following Statements About an Axon Is False

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about an axon is False?

• A) It is also referred to as a nerve fiber.
• B) It has branches.
• C) It carries nerve impulses toward the cell body.
• D) It has a uniform diameter.

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Definitions:

Reflexes

Involuntary and automatic responses to stimuli, such as the blink reflex in response to a sudden bright light.

Biological Survival

The basic processes and functions necessary for an organism to live, including obtaining food, reproducing, and avoiding predators.

Grasping Reflex

An involuntary movement response in which an infant's fingers close around an object placed in their hand.

Voluntary Grasping

A deliberate and controlled act of seizing or holding objects, which is a developmental milestone in infants.