5 Questions
Which type of neuron carries information away from a structure and allows the brain and spinal cord to communicate with muscles, organs, and glands all over the body?
Motor neuron
What is the main function of sensory neurons?
To receive sensory input
What is the characteristic of an interneuron?
Its dendrites and axon are entirely contained within a single structure
What is the meaning of the term 'synapse'?
The transfer of nerve impulses from one cell to another
What is the function of a unipolar neuron?
To transfer signals between sensory and motor neurons
Study Notes
Types of Neurons
- Motor neurons carry information away from a structure and allow the brain and spinal cord to communicate with muscles, organs, and glands all over the body.
- Sensory neurons receive information from sensory receptors and transmit it to the central nervous system.
- Interneurons are neurons that integrate and process information within the central nervous system.
- Unipolar neurons have one axon that extends from the cell body, and they are responsible for transmitting sensory information.
Synapse
- A synapse is the small gap between the terminal end of one neuron and the receptors of another neuron, where chemical signals are transmitted.
Test your knowledge of the biological basis of behavior and nerve cells with this quiz! Learn about the independence of nerve cells, the transmission of nerve impulses, and the specialized functions of sensory neurons.
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