The Nucleus of a Neuron is Located Within the _______

Question

The nucleus of a neuron is located within the _______.
A) dendrite
B) cell body
C) axon
D) most closely associated glial cell

Accepted Answer

The nucleus of a neuron is located in the cell body, also known as the soma. The dendrites receive information and the axon sends information, but neither of them contain the nucleus. Glial cells, while important for supporting neurons, do not contain the nucleus of a neuron.