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  • What role does the soma (cell body) play in a neuron?

    The soma contains the nucleus and keeps the cell alive by maintaining cellular functions.

  • What is the function of the axon in a neuron?

    The axon sends signals away from the cell body to other neurons or muscles.

  • What do axon terminals do?

    Axon terminals release neurotransmitters to transmit signals to other neurons or target cells.