Branches That May Occur Along an Axon are Called

Question

Branches that may occur along an axon are called
A)dendrites.
B)synaptic knobs.
C)collateral branches.
D)hillocks.
E)synapses.

Accepted Answer

Branches that occur along an axon are called collateral branches. Dendrites are branching extensions of neurons that receive signals from other neurons. Synaptic knobs are the swollen ends of axon terminals that release neurotransmitters. Hillocks, also known as axon initial segments, are specialized regions where action potentials are generated. Synapses are the junctions between neurons or between a neuron and a target cell where neurotransmitters are released.