As described in Chapter 6, it also acts as a receptive area for synaptic inputs from other cells. The interior of the soma consists of cytoplasm, a gel within a microtrabecular lattice formed by the microtubules and associated proteins that make up the cytoskeleton.Įnergy producing metabolism and the synthesis of the macromolecules used by the cell to maintain its structure and execute its function are the principal activities of the neuronal soma. The cell body is the metabolic center of the neuron. The region of the neuron containing the nucleus is known as the cell body, soma, or perikaryon (Figure 8.2). Tap on the parts of the Model Neuron to view structures.Īfter reviewing the Model Neuron above, learn more about the function of each structure by tapping from the list below.Ĭlick the identified structures on the model neuron to move to the related section.
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