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Option 2 : bipolar
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Concept:
- Neurons are specialized cells of the nervous system that transmit signals throughout the body.
- They consist of a cell body (soma), dendrites, and an axon.
- Neurons can be classified based on the number of processes extending from their cell body.
Explanation:
- Bipolar neurons:
- These neurons have one dendron and one axon.
- They are primarily found in sensory organs such as the retina of the eye, the olfactory epithelium, and the cochlear and vestibular ganglia of the ear.
- The structure allows them to effectively transmit sensory information to the central nervous system.
- Multipolar neurons:
- These neurons have one axon and multiple dendrites.
- They are the most common type of neuron in the human body and are primarily found in the brain and spinal cord.
- Their multiple dendrites allow them to integrate a large amount of information from other neurons.
- Apolar neurons:
- These neurons do not have distinct axons or dendrites.
- They are not typically found in the human nervous system and are more common in simpler organisms.
- Pseudounipolar neurons:
- These neurons have a single process that branches into two extensions: one that functions like a dendrite and one that functions like an axon.
- They are commonly found in sensory ganglia of the peripheral nervous system.
- This structure allows them to quickly transmit sensory information to the spinal cord.
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