Name cell body of the neuron.

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Cyton:
The cell body of the neuron is known as Cyton.
A prominent nucleus is present in the Cyton.
Cell body is also referred to as Perikaryon.
From the cyton, many finger-like structures called dendrons and a long tubular structure called axon extend.

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