Which of the Following is NOT True About Axon Transport

Question

Which of the following is NOT true about axon transport?
A)It refers to the passage of materials from the cell body of a neuron to the axon terminals.
B)It refers to the passage of materials from axon terminals to the cell body of a neuron.
C)It refers to the transport of materials from the inside to the outside across the axonal membrane.
D)It is especially important for maintaining the integrity of neurons with long axons.

Accepted Answer

Axon transport does not refer to the transport of materials from inside to outside across the axonal membrane; rather, it refers to the movement of materials in the opposite direction between the cell body and axon terminals.