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Asked by pahul bajwa on Jun 25, 2024

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Which part of the neuron is responsible for maintaining the life of the cell?

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

Cell Membrane

A biological membrane that separates the interior of all cells from the outside environment, controlling the passage of substances in and out of the cell.

Soma

In biological terms, it refers to the body of an organism as distinct from its reproductive cells; in neuroscience, it refers to the cell body of a neuron.

Neuron

A nerve cell that is the basic building block of the nervous system, responsible for processing and transmitting information.

  • Characterize the functions associated with different parts of a neuron, namely the axon, dendrites, and soma.
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Jenna LanciaultJun 29, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The soma, also known as the cell body, contains the nucleus which controls cell activity and metabolism, making it responsible for maintaining the life of the cell. The axon transmits signals away from the cell body, dendrites receive signals from other neurons, and the cell membrane encloses the neuron and helps control what enters and exits the cell.

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