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The specific neurological term for a bundle of axons traveling together within the peripheral nervous system is a

A. Tract
B. Nucleus
C. Ganglion
D. Nerve
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📝 Explanation

In the PNS, a bundle of axons is called a nerve. In contrast, a bundle of axons in the CNS is called a tract. A ganglion is a cluster of cell bodies in the PNS.

📖 Additional Information

  • Tract
  • Nucleus
  • Ganglion
  • Nerve

In the PNS, a bundle of axons is called a nerve. In contrast, a bundle of axons in the CNS is called a tract. A ganglion is a cluster of cell bodies in the PNS.

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