Axons

question 1

Multiple Choice

Axons:

• A) transmit nerve impulses to terminal buttons and vary in length
• B) are always bundled with other axons to form nerves and are individually very short in length
• C) vary in length depending on whether they send or receive information
• D) are uniform in size throughout the body though capable of serving different functions

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Definitions:

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