Unipolar Neuron Structure Vector Illustration

A unipolar neuron, also known as a pseudounipolar neuron, is a type of neuron found in the peripheral nervous system (PNS). Unlike typical neurons with distinct dendrites and axons, unipolar neurons have a single process that extends from the cell body. This single process divides into two branches: one that functions like an axon, carrying signals towards the central nervous system (CNS), and another that functions more like a dendrite, receiving sensory information from the peripheral structures such as the skin, organs, and muscles.