If a sympathetic nervous system axon does not receive enough nerve growth factor, the neuron will:
A) kill itself.
B) grow a shorter axon.
C) compensate by growing more dendrites.
D) decrease its velocity of action potentials.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Without sufficient nerve growth factor, the neuron will undergo apoptosis, or programmed cell death. It will not be able to survive without this crucial factor for growth and survival. Therefore, option A is the correct answer.

If a Sympathetic Nervous System Axon Does Not Receive Enough