In nervous tissue, a bipolar neuron is characterized by having which of the following?

• A. No axon and a single dendritic process
• B. One axon and one dendrite
• C. Many axons and one dendrite
• D. One axon and many dendrites

Answer: (B)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Understand the structure of neurons: Neurons typically have dendrites (which receive signals) and an axon (which sends signals). The number and arrangement of these processes define the neuron type.
2. Recall that a bipolar neuron specifically has two distinct processes extending from the cell body: one axon and one dendrite.
3. Compare the options given: 'No axon and a single dendritic process' is incorrect because bipolar neurons do have an axon.
4. The option 'One axon and one dendrite' matches the defining characteristic of bipolar neurons.
5. Options mentioning 'many axons' or 'many dendrites' do not describe bipolar neurons, as bipolar neurons have only one axon and one dendrite.