How does blocking retrograde axoplasmic transport in an axon affect the activity of a neuron?

A) The neuron becomes unable to produce neurotransmitters.
B) The neuron becomes unable to produce action potentials.
C) The soma becomes unable to export products to the synaptic terminals.
D) The soma becomes unable to respond to changes in the distal end of the axon.
E) The neuron becomes unable to depolarize when stimulated.


D

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