Asked by Brianna Vazquez on May 09, 2024

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Which part of a neuron is attached to the soma and carries messages out to other cells?

A) soma
B) axon
C) dendrite
D) cell membrane

Axon

The slender, tail-like extension of the neuron that transmits signals to the dendrites or cell body of other neurons and to muscles, glands, and other parts of the body.

Soma

The cell body of a neuron, which contains the nucleus and is essential for the neuron's metabolic and repair processes.

Messages

Units of communication intended to convey information, feelings, or instructions from one individual or group to another.

  • Specify the roles played by several neuron structures, encompassing the axon, dendrites, and soma.
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Estephania GreenwoodMay 12, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The axon is the part of the neuron that is attached to the soma and carries messages out to other cells.