The division of the axon into many branches (several hundreds in some cases)with endings makes it possible for a single neuron to connect to the dendrites of as many as 50,000 other neurons.These endings are called:

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The endings of the axon branches are called axon terminals. Option A, cell bodies, are the nucleus-containing part of the neuron, while option B, dendrites, are the branched extensions of the neuron that receive signals from other neurons. Option D, glial cells, are support cells of the nervous system. Therefore, the best choice is C, axon terminals.

The Division of the Axon into Many Branches (Several Hundreds