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Learn about Unipolar Neurons

What is a unipolar neuron?
A unipolar neuron is a type of neuron that has one axon and two dendrites. (1)

A unipolar neuron is a type of sensory neuron. (1)

What contains unipolar neurons?
A unipolar neuron is the principal neuron is insects. (1)
In humans, unipolar neurons are located in the retina, ganlia of the vestibulococlear nerve. (1)

What do unipolar neurons do?
A unipolar neuron helps in the transmission of impulses throughout the central nervous system. (1)

Resources
1. https://www.bioexplorer.net/nerve-cell-types.html/

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