Bipolar neurons are found in ................... .
Olfactory epithelium of nasal chamber and retina of eye
— Concept: This question tests your knowledge of neuron types and their specific locations in the human body, focusing on…Concept: This question tests your knowledge of neuron types and their specific locations in the human body, focusing on the distribution of bipolar neurons.
Why (A) is correct: Bipolar neurons are characterized by having two processes extending from the cell body – one axon and one dendrite. They are specialized sensory neurons found in specific locations. The olfactory epithelium of the nasal chamber, responsible for the sense of smell, and the retina of the eye, which processes visual information, are classic examples where bipolar neurons are present.
Why other options are wrong:
- (B) Respiratory epithelium: The respiratory epithelium primarily contains pseudostratified columnar ciliated epithelial cells with goblet cells, not bipolar neurons.
- (C) Both A and B: This is incorrect because bipolar neurons are not found in the respiratory epithelium.
- (D) None of these: This is incorrect as option A correctly identifies the locations of bipolar neurons.
NEET Tip: Remember the key locations for different neuron types: Bipolar (Retina, Olfactory epithelium), Unipolar (embryonic stage, dorsal root ganglia), Multipolar (cerebral cortex, motor neurons).
Correct Answer: (A)
Olfactory epithelium of nasal chamber and retina of eye