The soma is the part of the nerve cell that
A) transmits information to the next neuron.
B) collects and combines incoming information.
C) carries nerve impulses over large distances.
D) forms branching connections at the end of each axon.

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The soma, also known as the cell body, is the part of the nerve cell that collects and combines incoming information from the dendrites, and generates new electrical signals that are then transmitted down the axon. Therefore, it plays a crucial role in integrating and processing information within the neuron, which is important for proper functioning of the nervous system. The other options (A, C, D) describe functions of other parts of the neuron (axon, synapses, dendrites) and are not specific to the soma.

The Soma Is the Part of the Nerve Cell That