Which chemical is used to trace afferent axons?
A) formalin
B) cresyl violet
C) methylene blue
D) fluorogold
E) PHA-L

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Fluorogold is commonly used to trace afferent axons. It is a fluorescent dye that is taken up by neurons and transported backwards along their axons to their cell bodies. This allows the visualization of the neurons that make synaptic contact with a particular area of the brain or region of interest.

Which Chemical Is Used to Trace Afferent Axons