At the Tip of Each Growing Axon or Dendrite Is

question 1

Multiple Choice

At the tip of each growing axon or dendrite is an amoebalike process called

• A) an amoeba cell.
• B) a growth cone.
• C) a pioneer cell.
• D) a blueprint cell.
• E) a growth cell.

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Definitions:

Thalamus

A vital structure in the brain that acts as a relay station, transmitting sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex and regulating consciousness, sleep, and alertness.

Buzzing Sound

A continuous, low-pitched sound resembling the noise made by insects or electrical devices.

Stroke

A medical condition caused by the interruption of blood supply to a part of the brain, leading to brain damage and possible loss of function.

Temporal Lobe

The temporal lobe is a region of the cerebral cortex that is involved in processing auditory information and is also important for the encoding of memory.