Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach (8th Edition)
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Chapter 8.4, Problem 21CC
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To determine: The path through which mitochondria reach the axon terminals.
Introduction: Organelle transport is vital for the development and maintenance of axons. An organelle moves from the site of its biogenesis to the site of degradation. Mitochondria move from the body of a neuron cell to the axon terminal.
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