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Cell Body

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The cell body, or soma, is the part of a neuron that contains the nucleus. It's responsible for maintaining the life of the cell and it's where most protein synthesis occurs.

AP course connection

Topic 2.4: 2.4 Neural Firing

Unit 2

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