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

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The swelling at the tip of an axon branch is called a presynaptic terminal, which is where the axon communicates with other neurons or cells via synaptic connections. Afferent and efferent axons refer to the direction of information flow in the nervous system, while intrinsic neurons are located entirely within the central nervous system and do not send signals outside of it.

An Axon Has Many Branches, Each of Which Swells at Its