If some of the axons innervating a given cell are destroyed or if they become inactive, what compensatory process takes place in the remaining presynaptic cells?
A) Activation of previously silent synapses
B) Removal of toxins
C) Denervation supersensitivity
D) Collateral sprouting

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When some axons innervating a given cell are destroyed or inactive, the compensatory process that takes place in the remaining presynaptic cells is collateral sprouting. This involves the growth of new branches from remaining axons to form new synaptic connections with the target cell.

If Some of the Axons Innervating a Given Cell Are