Which of the following is a type of synaptic connection between neurons?

A. Axosomatic
B. Axoaxonic
C. Axodendritic
D. All of the above


ANS: D
Rationale: Synapses can exist between (1) the axon of a presynaptic neuron and the cell body of a postsynaptic neuron (axosomatic); (2) the axon of a presynaptic neuron and the dendrites of a postsynaptic neuron (axodendritic); and (3) the axon of a presynaptic neuron and the axon of a postsynaptic neuron (axoaxonic).

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