Which cell part and description is matched correctly?
a. soma; contains the nucleus and cytoplasm that sustains its life
b. terminal button; extends outward from the cell body and receives incoming signals
c. dendrite; conducts information along its length, at the end of which can be found terminal buttons
d. axon; bulblike structure through which stimulation of nearby glands, muscles, or other neurons is made possible
Answer: a. soma; contains the nucleus and cytoplasm that sustains its life
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