Which of the following is TRUE of the cell body?
A)It cannot accept incoming information from dendrites.
B)It determines whether the neuron should fire and pass on information to the axon.
C)It is housed inside of the cellular nucleus.
D)It is located outside of the cellular membrane.

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The cell body, or soma, integrates incoming signals from dendrites to determine whether the neuron will generate an action potential (fire) and pass on information to the axon. This process is crucial for the neuron's ability to communicate with other neurons.

Which of the Following Is TRUE of the Cell Body