The neurons may be of different types based on their structure and functions. Structurally the neurons may be of the following types:

(i) Unipolar neurons: Only one nerve process arises from the cyton which acts as both axon and dendron.
(ii) Bipolar neurons: The cyton gives rise to two nerve processes of which one acts as an axon while another as a dendron.
(iii) Multipolar neurons: The cyton gives rise to many dendrons and an axon.