Match each term with its definition or description.
-Contains the nucleus and various organelles for the neuron
A)Cell body
B)Axon
C)Nodes of Ranvier
D)Dendrite
E)Myelin
F)Neurofibrils

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The cell body, also known as the soma, contains the nucleus and various organelles for the neuron.

Answer: B
 The axon is a long, thin fiber that transmits electrical signals away from the cell body to other neurons or muscles.

Answer: C
 The nodes of Ranvier are gaps in the myelin sheath along the axon where the electrical signal can jump from node to node, increasing the speed of signal transmission.

Answer: D
 Dendrites are short, branching fibers that receive electrical signals from other neurons or sensory receptors and transmit them toward the cell body.

Answer: E
 Myelin is a fatty substance that covers the axon of some neurons, increasing the speed and efficiency of electrical signal transmission.

Answer: F
 Neurofibrils are fine, thread-like structures within the axon that help support the structure and transport materials within the neuron.

Match Each Term with Its Definition or Description