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Cooldude101

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An axon has many branches, each of which swells at its tip. These are known as ____.
 
  a. presynaptic terminals
  b. efferent axons
 c. afferent axons
 d. intrinsic neurons

Question 2

A presynaptic terminal is also known as ____.
 
  a. an end bulb
 b. a node of Ranvier
  c. myelin
 d. a spine


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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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