Which one of the following types of neurons are most numerous in the body?

Unipolar

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Multipolar

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Bipolar

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Pseudounipolar

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Solution

The correct option is B Multipolar
Motoneurons or multipolar neurons carry signals from the CNS to the muscles and glands. These neurons have many processes originating from the cell body. Multipolar cells are the most numerous type. These have been further sub-categorized into Golgi type II cells, that are small neurons, usually interneurons, and Golgi type I cells that are large multipolar neurons.

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