Asked by Victor Ohia Obioha on Sep 23, 2024

Neurons that have one dendrite and one axon extending from the cell body are called ________ neurons.

A) multipolar
B) efferent
C) bipolar
D) association
E) unipolar

Bipolar Neurons

are specialized neurons with one axon and one dendrite, commonly found in sensory systems like the retina of the eye.

Dendrite

A branched extension of a neuron that receives impulses from other cells and transmits them to the cell body.

Axon

The long, slender projection of a neuron that conducts electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body towards other neurons or muscles.

  • Comprehend the architecture and purpose of various neuron types and their functions within the nervous system.