The area that connects the cell body to the axon is called the
A)neurofibril.
B)Nissl body.
C)axoplasm.
D)initial segment.
E)axon hillock.

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The area that connects the cell body to the axon is called the axon hillock. It is responsible for integrating signals from the dendrites and initiating the action potential that travels down the axon. Choice E, axon hillock, is the only option that correctly identifies this structure.

The Area That Connects the Cell Body to the Axon