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A(n) ________ neuron has one axon and one dendrite extending directly from the cell body. a. unipolar b. bipolar c. multipolar d. pseudounipolar

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Chapter16: The Body's System

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Problem 24RQ: Neurons contain ________, which can receive signals from other neurons. a. axons b. mitochondria c....

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A(n) ________ neuron has one axon and one dendrite
extending directly from the cell body.
a. unipolar
b. bipolar
c. multipolar
d. pseudounipolar

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