Regarding a Neuron's Soma, All but Which of the Following

question 112

Multiple Choice

Regarding a neuron's soma, all but which of the following are TRUE?

• A)The soma conducts outgoing messages to other neurons.
• B)The soma is the neuron's cell body.
• C)The soma conducts life-sustaining functions of the cell.
• D)The soma contains the cell's genetic material.
• E)The soma houses the cell's nucleus.

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Definitions:

Prefrontal Cortex

The front part of the frontal lobes of the brain, involved in decision making, problem-solving, and controlling social behavior.

Motor Cortex

A region of the cerebral cortex involved in planning, controlling, and executing voluntary movements.

Primary Visual Cortex

The part of the cerebral cortex that receives and processes visual information from the eyes, located in the occipital lobe.

Motor Cortex

The region of the cerebral cortex involved in the planning, control, and execution of voluntary movements.