Most of a neuron's organelles are contained in the _______.

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The cell body, also known as the soma, contains most of a neuron's organelles including the nucleus, mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, and Golgi apparatus. The axon hillock is the site where the axon connects to the cell body, but it does not contain many organelles. The axon is specialized for transmitting electrical signals, but it does not contain many organelles either. The myelin sheath is an insulating layer that surrounds some axons, but it is not an organelle. The synaptic cleft is the gap between two neurons where neurotransmitters are released, but it is not an organelle either.

Most of a Neuron's Organelles Are Contained in the _______