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What is the primary function of sensory neurons?
What is the primary function of sensory neurons?
- Transmit signals to muscles
- Transmit sensory information to the CNS (correct)
- Facilitate communication between the brain and spinal cord
- Integrate information within the CNS
Where are the cell bodies of motor neurons typically located?
Where are the cell bodies of motor neurons typically located?
- In sensory ganglia
- In the peripheral nervous system
- In autonomic ganglia
- In the central nervous system (correct)
What characterizes bipolar neurons?
What characterizes bipolar neurons?
- Having one axon and one dendrite (correct)
- Having multiple axons and dendrites
- Integrating sensory and motor information
- Being exclusively located in the peripheral nervous system
Which type of neuron is the most common in the central nervous system?
Which type of neuron is the most common in the central nervous system?
What is the primary role of interneurons?
What is the primary role of interneurons?
Flashcards
Sensory Neurons
Sensory Neurons
Neurons that carry sensory information from receptors to the central nervous system (CNS).
Motor Neurons
Motor Neurons
Neurons that transmit signals from the CNS to muscles and glands, causing them to act.
Interneurons
Interneurons
Neurons found entirely within the CNS, that connect and process information between sensory and motor neurons.
Bipolar Neurons
Bipolar Neurons
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Multipolar Neurons
Multipolar Neurons
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Study Notes
Bipolar Neurons
- Structure: Two processes; one axon and one dendrite
- Function: Specialized for sensory processing
Functional Classification
- Sensory Neurons (Afferent Neurons):
- Function: Transmit sensory information from receptors to the central nervous system (CNS)
- Location: Cell bodies in sensory ganglia (e.g., dorsal root ganglia); axons extend to the CNS
- Motor Neurons (Efferent Neurons):
- Function: Transmit signals from the CNS to muscles and glands
- Location: Cell bodies in the CNS (e.g., anterior horn of the spinal cord for somatic motor neurons); axons extend to effector organs (e.g., skeletal muscle)
- Interneurons (Association Neurons):
- Function: Integrate sensory and motor information within the CNS
- Location: Found entirely within the CNS, such as the spinal cord and brain (e.g., in the cerebral cortex)
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Description
This quiz explores the structure and functional classification of neurons, specifically bipolar neurons, sensory neurons, motor neurons, and interneurons. Test your knowledge on their roles and locations within the nervous system.
