Axons Sort Themselves Over the Surface of the Target Area

question 38

Multiple Choice

Axons sort themselves over the surface of the target area:

• A) by following a gradient of chemicals.
• B) through apoptosis.
• C) through necrosis.
• D) based on their size.

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Definitions:

Bacterial Meningitis

A severe infection of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, characterized by symptoms like fever, headache, and a stiff neck, and caused by various types of bacteria.

Centrioles

Cylindrical structures found in animal cells that play a crucial role in cell division by facilitating the formation of the spindle fibers.

Mitochondria

An organelle within the cytoplasm of the cell.

Spindle Fibers

Microtubules that form part of the mitotic spindle during cell division, aiding in the separation of chromosomes.