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The Brain and Spinal Cord — Unit test

Question 1 • GA-Essentials of Healthcare

Which part of a nerve cell contains its nucleus?

Answer
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the soma
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the axon
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the myelin sheath
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the dendrites

Explanation

The soma, also called the cell body, contains the nerve cell’s nucleus and most of its organelles. The axon carries signals away from the cell body, dendrites receive signals, and the myelin sheath insulates the axon.

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