What is the term used for side branches arising from axons?

Neurilemma

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Nodes of Ranvier

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Collaterals

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Synaptic clefts

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The correct option is C
Collaterals

Dendrites and axon collaterals account for most of the brain volume in all species. An axon has a main projection better known as terminal location, which determines cell projection and the branches. One of these branches that bifurcates off the primary axon is known as the axon collateral which incidentally projects back toward the cell itself.

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Consider the following statements. Which of them are true?

1. There are three main parts in a neuron - a cell body, an axon and dendrites.

2. The cytoplasm is thick here and contains granular substances called Nissl's bodies.

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4. All neurons have only one axon.

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