Axons on neurons in the brain are typically ____.
A) longer than those in the peripheral nervous system
B) shorter than those in the peripheral nervous system
C) about the same size as those in the peripheral nervous system
D) extremely variable in length, with some being very long and others very short

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Axons in the brain are generally shorter than those in the peripheral nervous system because they do not need to travel long distances to communicate between different parts of the body.

Axons on Neurons in the Brain Are Typically ____