Axons end by branching to form small extensions with enlarged ends. The enlarged ends are called
A) dendrites.
B) neuron cell bodies.
C) presynaptic terminals.
D) postsynaptic membranes.
E) axon hillocks.
Answer: C) presynaptic terminals.
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