Where Can Multipolar Neurons Be?

Multipolar neurons are the most common type of neuron. They are located in the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) and in autonomic ganglia.

What is an example of a multipolar neuron?

Examples include (a) a pyramidal cell from the cerebral cortex, (b) a Purkinje cell from the cerebellar cortex, and (c) olfactory cells from the olfactory epithelium and olfactory bulb. ... Multipolar neurons can be found in the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord).

Are upper motor neurons multipolar?

Motor neurons have the most common type of 'body plan' for a nerve cell - they are multipolar, each with one axon and several dendrites.

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