How Would Blocking Retrograde Transport in an Axon Affect the Activity

question 36

Multiple Choice

How would blocking retrograde transport in an axon affect the activity of a neuron?

• A) The neuron would not be able to produce neurotransmitters.
• B) The neuron would not be able to produce action potentials.
• C) The cell body would not be able to export products to the axon terminals.
• D) The cell body would not be able to respond to changes in the distal end of the axon.
• E) The neuron would be unable to depolarize when stimulated.

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