A recently developed method for tracing efferent axons involves
A) PHA-L.
B) cresyl violet.
C) methylene blue.
D) iodinated glutamate.
E) formalin.

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The recently developed method for tracing efferent axons involves PHA-L (Phaseolus vulgaris-leucoagglutinin). PHA-L is a lectin protein that is taken up and transported by axons, allowing for the visualization of specific pathways. The other choices listed are not commonly used for tracing efferent axons.

A Recently Developed Method for Tracing Efferent Axons Involves