The part of the neuron that sends information to other neurons "branches out" into smaller fibers,which end in bulb-shaped parts known as
A) myelin sheaths.
B) ion channels.
C) dendrite arcs.
D) axon terminals.

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The part of the neuron that sends information to other neurons is the axon, which branches out into smaller fibers known as axon terminals. These end in bulb-shaped parts, also known as synaptic terminals or boutons, which release neurotransmitters that communicate with other neurons. Therefore, the best choice is D, axon terminals.

The Part of the Neuron That Sends Information to Other