The part of a neuron that contains the nucleus and keeps the entire cell alive and functioning is the
A)axon.
B)dendrite.
C)soma.
D)terminal button.

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The soma, or cell body, contains the nucleus and other organelles necessary for the cell's survival and functioning. The axon is responsible for transmitting electrical impulses, the dendrites receive signals from other neurons, and the terminal buttons release neurotransmitters to signal the next neuron.

The Part of a Neuron That Contains the Nucleus and Keeps