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Neurons found in the cerebral cortex are...

Neurons found in the cerebral cortex are

A

Myelinated and unipolar

B

Myelinated and multipolar

C

Non-Myelinated and unipolar

D

Non-Myelinated and multipolar

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To solve the question regarding the types of neurons found in the cerebral cortex, we will analyze each option step by step. ### Step 1: Understand the Types of Neurons Neurons can be classified based on their structure and function. The main types include: - **Unipolar Neurons**: Have a single process extending from the cell body. - **Multipolar Neurons**: Have multiple processes (dendrites and one axon) extending from the cell body. - **Myelinated Neurons**: Have a myelin sheath that insulates the axon, which speeds up signal transmission. - **Non-myelinated Neurons**: Lack a myelin sheath. ### Step 2: Analyze the Options 1. **Myelinated and Unipolar**: - The cerebral cortex primarily contains multipolar neurons, not unipolar. Also, many neurons in the cerebral cortex are non-myelinated. Therefore, this option is incorrect. 2. **Myelinated and Multipolar**: - While the cerebral cortex does contain multipolar neurons, many of them are non-myelinated. Thus, this option is also incorrect. 3. **Non-myelinated and Unipolar**: - The cerebral cortex does not predominantly contain unipolar neurons; it mainly consists of multipolar neurons. Hence, this option is incorrect. 4. **Non-myelinated and Multipolar**: - This option correctly describes the majority of neurons in the cerebral cortex. Most neurons here are multipolar and many are non-myelinated. ### Conclusion After analyzing all the options, the correct answer is: **Non-myelinated and Multipolar** (Option 4).
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