The part of the neuron that contains the nucleus is called the
A) cell body.
B) dendrite.
C) axon.
D) myelin sheath.

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The cell body of a neuron, also known as the soma, contains the nucleus and other organelles responsible for the basic metabolic functions of the cell. The dendrites receive signals from other neurons, the axon carries signals away from the cell body, and the myelin sheath is a fatty layer that insulates and protects the axon.

The Part of the Neuron That Contains the Nucleus Is