PHYSIOLOGY
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
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Question
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True or False:the cell body of a neuron has a nucleus.
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The region of the neuron containing the nucleus is known as the cell body, soma, or perikaryon (Figure 8.2). The cell body is the metabolic center of the neuron.
Detailed explanation-2: -Cell body. Also known as a soma, the cell body is the core section of the neuron. The cell body contains genetic information, maintains the neuron’s structure, and provides energy to drive activities. Like other cell bodies, a neuron’s soma contains a nucleus and specialized organelles.
Detailed explanation-3: -The body of cell neuron is known as cyton. The long tail-like fibre arising from the cell body is called axon.
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