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What are the functions of sensory,motor and relay neurons?
Rodgerd said:What are the functions of sensory,motor and relay neurons?
Sensory neurons are responsible for detecting and relaying information from the external environment to the central nervous system (CNS). This information can include sensory stimuli such as touch, temperature, and pain.
Motor neurons are responsible for sending signals from the CNS to muscles and glands, allowing the body to respond to sensory information. Unlike sensory neurons, motor neurons have long axons that extend from the CNS to target muscles or glands.
Relay neurons, also known as interneurons, act as a bridge between sensory and motor neurons in the CNS. They receive signals from sensory neurons and transmit them to motor neurons, allowing for coordination and integration of information in the nervous system.
Sensory neurons detect stimuli and relay the information to the CNS. Relay neurons then process and integrate this information before sending it to motor neurons. Motor neurons then initiate a response in the form of muscle movement or gland secretion.
Yes, sensory, motor, and relay neurons can be found throughout the body, from the head and neck all the way down to the toes. However, the distribution and specialization of these neurons may vary in different parts of the body depending on their function.