The initial cone-shaped segment of an axon at the junction with the cell body is known as a
A) spine.
B) spike.
C) hillock.
D) terminal.

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The initial cone-shaped segment of an axon at the junction with the cell body is called the axon hillock. This region is where the action potential is generated and then propagated down the length of the axon. Choices A, B, and D are not correct terms for this region.

The Initial Cone-Shaped Segment of an Axon at the Junction