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Bipolar Cell

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Last updated: May 5th, 2025
Bipolar Cell
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A bipolar cell is a specialized nerve cell such as is found in the optic nerve of the eye. The cell body of a bipolar neuron has only two nerve networks, one coming from each end. Although these networks have similar structural characteristics, one serves as an axon and the other as a dendrite. Such cells are found in specialized parts of the eyes, nose and ears.