What Is a Unipolar Neuron?

A unipolar neuron is a neuron that has only one protrusion. This protrusion is divided into two branches not far from the cell body: one end functions as a dendrite and receives nerve impulses; the other end functions as an axon and conducts nerve impulses. Common in the spinal ganglia and sensory ganglia of certain brain nerves. They are often long, some can be more than 1 meter. Some can transmit the information received by the skin and other receptors to the spinal cord and brain, but cannot transmit pressure, pain and cold. ^[1]