What area of the neuron contains most of the neuron's organelles?

A) synaptic terminal
B) dendrites
C) axon
D) soma


D
Explanation:
A) The synaptic terminal contains the synaptic vesicles.
B) The dendrites receive information from other cells and send impulses toward the soma.
C) The axon carries information away from the soma, either to other neurons or to effector cells.

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