The branches formed at the end of an axon that is closest to its target are known as
a. spines
b. hillocks.
c. collaterals.
d. spikes.
c
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A) our social interactions are constantly evolving in an evolution-like process. B) Darwinian theory is most applicable to socialist societies. C) "superior" societies have the right to invade and conquer "lesser" societies. D) Darwin was a socialist. E) the roots of social psychology may be traced to the writings of Darwin.
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a. 5; accurately estimates b. 5; may underestimate c. 10; accurately estimates d. 10; may underestimate
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