The function of the cell body is to transmit impulses.The cell body is responsible for protein synthesis and provides metabolic support for the neuron.
A) Both statements are true.
B) Both statements are false
C) The first statement is true;the second statement is false.
D) The first statement is false;the second statement is true.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The first statement is false because the primary function of the cell body (soma) is not to transmit impulses; that role is primarily carried out by axons. The cell body is indeed responsible for protein synthesis and provides metabolic support for the neuron, making the second statement true.

The Function of the Cell Body Is to Transmit Impulses