A Neuron That Has Only One Axon but Several Dendrites

Question

A neuron that has only one axon but several dendrites is classified as a _____ neuron.
A)multipolar
B)bipolar
C)unipolar
D)multidendritic

Accepted Answer

A multipolar neuron has one axon and multiple dendrites. Bipolar neurons have one axon and one dendrite, while unipolar neurons have only one process that extends from the soma that divides into an axon and dendrites. Multidendritic neurons are not a recognized classification of neurons.