5 Questions
Which part of the neuron is responsible for carrying impulses from the brain and spinal cord to muscles or glands?
Axon
What is the function of sensory neurons in the nervous system?
Carry impulses from sensory organs to the brain or spinal cord
Where are intermediary neurons found within the body?
Within the brain or spinal cord
What is the primary function of motor neurons in the nervous system?
Carry impulses from the brain and spinal cord to muscles or glands
What is the name for the points where neuron endings come into contact with another neuron's dendrites or form nerve-muscle junctions?
Synapses
Test your knowledge about nerve tissue and neurons, including the structure of a neuron cell, types of neurons, and the transmission of impulses. Learn about sensory neurons and their role in carrying impulses from sensory organs to the brain or spinal cord.
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