You are examining a neuron under the microscope. It appears as a round cell without visible processes. What is true of this neuron?
A)It is located in the PNS (peripheral nervous system).
B)It is likely to be a unipolar neuron, it is located in the PNS (peripheral nervous system), and it is most likely to be a sensory neuron.
C)It is most likely a sensory neuron.
D)It is likely to be a unipolar neuron.

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Unipolar neurons, which are most commonly found in the PNS and typically function as sensory neurons, often appear round under the microscope because their single process extends from the cell body and then branches into two, making the processes difficult to see in certain views.

You Are Examining a Neuron Under the Microscope