What are the steps in hippocampal neuron axon and dendrite development?
a. Axon growth: involves the extension of the axon from the neuron's cell body.
b. Dendrite growth: involves the formation of dendritic branches that receive signals from other neurons.
c. Synaptic formation: occurs as the axon and dendrites make connections with other neurons to transmit electrical and chemical signals.
d. Maturation: involves the refinement and strengthening of the connections between neurons, leading to the development of functional neural circuits.