In nervous tissue, how many axons does a typical neuron have?

• A. One axon
• B. Multiple axons, one for each dendrite
• C. Two axons
• D. No axons; neurons only have dendrites

Answer: (A)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Recall the basic structure of a typical neuron, which includes dendrites, a cell body (soma), and an axon.
2. Understand that dendrites are the branched projections that receive signals from other neurons, while the axon is a single long projection that transmits signals away from the cell body.
3. Recognize that a typical neuron has multiple dendrites but only one axon, which can branch at its terminal end but originates as a single process from the soma.
4. Eliminate options that suggest multiple axons or no axons, since neurons are defined by having one axon to conduct impulses.
5. Conclude that the correct answer is that a typical neuron has one axon.