The structures at the far end of the axon (i.e., furthest from the cell body) are called
A) axon terminals.
B) dendrites.
C) glial junctions.
D) spines.
Answer: A
Rationale: At the end of the axon are axon terminals, which form synapses with other neurons, muscles, or glands.
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