GENERAL HISTOLOGY

NERVOUS

NEURONS TYPES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What part of a neuron is most similar to the other cells in your body?
A
terminal
B
axon
C
dendrite
D
soma
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A neuron has many of the same organelles such as mitochondria, cytoplasm and a nucleus, as other cells in the body.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Soma (Latin, som / a: body) or cell body of a neuron contains the nucleus and other structures common to living cells. These structures support the chemical processing of the neuron; the most important of which is the production of neurotransmitters.

Detailed explanation-3: -The cell body or soma is the location of the nucleus as well as organelles such as smooth and rough endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, mitochondria, and other cellular components. The cell body or soma is the location of the nucleus in a nerve cell.

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