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Multiple Choice
In a typical neuron, the nucleus is located in which part of the cell?
A
Axon hillock
B
Myelin sheath
C
Cell body (soma)
D
Axon terminal (synaptic bouton)
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Understand the basic structure of a neuron, which includes the cell body (soma), axon, dendrites, and axon terminals.
Recall that the nucleus, which contains the cell's genetic material, is typically located in the cell body (soma) of the neuron.
Recognize that the axon hillock is the region where the axon originates from the cell body, but it does not contain the nucleus itself.
Note that the myelin sheath is a fatty layer that insulates the axon and does not contain the nucleus.
Understand that the axon terminal (synaptic bouton) is the endpoint of the axon involved in neurotransmitter release and also does not contain the nucleus.