The Swelling at the End of an Axon Is Known

question 56

Multiple Choice

 The swelling at the end of an axon is known as an axon

• A) spine.
• B) hillock.
• C) collateral.
• D) terminal.

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Definitions:

Gerontologists

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Young-Old

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Old-Old

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