The ___________ is the central region of the neuron that contains genes that synthesize proteins that comprise the chemicals and structures that allow the neuron to function.
A) neuronal membrane
B) dendrite
C) axon
D) cell body

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The cell body, also known as the soma, contains the nucleus and other organelles responsible for protein synthesis and other metabolic processes needed for the neuron to function. The dendrites receive information from other neurons, the axon transmits information to other neurons, and the neuronal membrane encloses the entire neuron and regulates the flow of ions in and out of the cell.

The ___________ Is the Central Region of the Neuron That