Why Is It That Every Axon in an Adult Mammal

question 21

Multiple Choice

 Why is it that every axon in an adult mammal has a target cell (muscle cell or other neuron) with which it makes synaptic contact?

• A) Each target cell causes the growth of a neuron and its axon.
• B) After formation, axons release a chemical that causes a target cell to form.
• C) Axons that fail to find a target cell die.
• D) An axon will make contact with any kind of cell and adjust its function as necessary.

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