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Multipolar neuron

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Multipolar neuron
Anatomy of multipolar neuron
Identifiers
FMA67287
Anatomical terminology

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]

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References

  1. ^ "Lab 1 Neurohistology - Neurons". vanat.cvm.umn.edu. Retrieved 2020-05-02.