Match each term with its definition or description.
-Distal tips of these nerve fibers end in branches called telodendria
A)Cell body
B)Axon
C)Nodes of Ranvier
D)Dendrite
E)Myelin
F)Neurofibrils

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The distal tips of nerve fibers ending in branches called telodendria refers specifically to the axon.

Answer: A
 The cell body is the main part of the neuron that contains the nucleus and other organelles.

Answer: C
 Nodes of Ranvier are the gaps between myelin sheaths on axons where nerve impulses are transmitted.

Answer: D
 Dendrites are the branches off the cell body that receive incoming signals from other neurons.

Answer: E
 Myelin is the fatty substance that surrounds and insulates axons, allowing for faster transmission of nerve impulses.

Answer: F
 Neurofibrils are the thin, thread-like structures that provide support and help maintain the shape of the neuron.

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