Special types of glial cells generate a protective fatty substance called
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Cells of the Nervous System
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The _____ is the cell body, which contains the nucleus.
A
soma
B
dendrite
C
axon
D
neuron

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Begin by understanding the basic structure of a neuron, which is the fundamental unit of the nervous system.
Identify the key components of a neuron: the soma (cell body), dendrites, axon, and nucleus.
Recognize that the soma is the part of the neuron that contains the nucleus and is responsible for maintaining the cell's health and functionality.
Differentiate between the soma and other parts of the neuron: dendrites receive signals, the axon transmits signals, and the neuron is the entire cell.
Conclude that the term 'soma' refers to the cell body of the neuron, which houses the nucleus.
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