What are the four major anatomic components of a neuron?

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The four major anatomical components of a neuron are the soma (cell body), dendrites (receiving extensions), axon (long transmitting extension), and axon terminal (ending of axon where neurotransmitters are released). Choice B includes all four of these components. Choice A includes "nerve" as one of the components, which is incorrect terminology as a nerve is a bundle of axons. Choice C includes "nerve ending" and "transmitter" as components, which are actually parts of the synapse, not the neuron itself. Choice D includes "receptor," which is not a component of the neuron.

What Are the Four Major Anatomic Components of a Neuron