Convergence refers to

A. dendrites from the same neuron touching each other.
B. dendrites from neurons in different parts of the nervous system contacting the same neuron.
C. a neuroglial cell that contacts many neurons.
D. axons from neurons in different parts of the nervous system contacting the same neuron.


Answer: D

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