Which of the following components of neuron is/are also known as soma?

Dendrites only

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Axon only

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Both dendrites and axon

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Cyton

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Solution

The correct option is D Cyton
Nerve cell or neuron consists of three components- cell body/cyton, dendrites and axon. The cell body is also known as soma. It consists of a centrally placed nucleus, large number of mitochondria and small granular bodies known as Nissl’s granules.
Hence, the correct answer is option (4).

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