A soldier experienced a TBI associated with acceleration–deceleration forces. Which part of the neuron was most likely damaged?
a. Axon
b. Dendrite
c. Telomere
d. Cell body
A
Acceleration–deceleration forces cause shearing of axons not dendrites, which result in TBIs. The cell body is not believed to be traumatized. Telomeres are part of DNA, not neurons.
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