The cell body contains the _____, which directs the manufacture of substances that a neuron needs for growth and maintenance.
A)myelin
B)nucleus
C)axon
D)dendrite

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The nucleus is the part of the cell that contains the genetic material and directs the process of protein synthesis, which is essential for the growth and maintenance of the neuron. The other choices are not directly involved in this process. The myelin is a fatty substance that surrounds and insulates the axon, assisting in the transmission of nerve impulses. The axon is the long, thin projection that carries impulses away from the cell body. The dendrite is the branched projection that receives impulses from other neurons.

The Cell Body Contains the _____, Which Directs the Manufacture