Multipolar neuron
Cell type with a single axon and many dendrites
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A multipolar neuron is a type of neuron that possesses a single axon and many dendrites (and dendritic branches), allowing for the integration of a great deal of information from other neurons. These processes are projections from the neuron cell body. Multipolar neurons constitute the majority of neurons in the central nervous system. They include motor neurons and interneurons/relaying neurons are most commonly found in the cortex of the brain and the spinal cord. Peripherally, multipolar neurons are found in autonomic ganglia.[1]
See also
- Dogiel cells
- Ganglion cell
- Purkinje cell
- Pyramidal cell
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References
- ^ "Lab 1 Neurohistology - Neurons". vanat.cvm.umn.edu. Retrieved 2020-05-02.
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