The cell body of a neuron does all of the following except

a. release neurotransmitter into the synaptic cleft.
b. produce synaptic vesicles containing neurotransmitter that are subsequently transported to the synaptic knob.
c. conduct graded potentials to the initial segment.
d. receive graded potentials from dendrites.


a. release neurotransmitter into the synaptic cleft.

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