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fahad

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on: Jun 21, 2018

The initial cone-shaped segment of an axon at the junction with the cell body is known as the axon

a. spine.
b. spike.
c. hillock.
d. terminal.

Question 2

A neural structure that typically carries messages to other neurons is known as a(n)

a. axon.
b. dendrite.
c. spine.
d. filopodium.

abctaiwan

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Reply #1 on: Jun 21, 2018

Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

a

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