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The cell body of a neuron is called the ________.

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The cell body of a neuron is called SOMA. The soma or pericarion contains the nucleus surrounded by the cytoplasm; Inside them we find different types of organelles:

-Mitochondria

-A Golgi apparatus

-Smooth endoplasmic reticulum (REL)

-Nissi's body

-Cytoskeleton, formed by neurofibrils.

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