Which of the Following Statements About Axons Is FALSE

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about axons is FALSE?

• A) Action potentials travel quickly in myelinated axons.
• B) Axons transmit signals in two directions.
• C) Axons are a long extension of a neuron.
• D) Axons have a terminus that transmits signals to other cells.

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Definitions:

Glycogen

A multibranched polysaccharide of glucose that serves as a form of energy storage in fungi and animals, including humans.

Cellulose

A long-chain polysaccharide composed of glucose units, forming the primary structural component of plant cell walls and providing rigidity and strength.

Dextrin

A group of low-molecular-weight carbohydrates produced by the hydrolysis of starch, used in various food and industrial applications.

Vascular System

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