Interneurons are neurons found within the central nervous system (primarily the brain or spinal cord) that connect sensory (afferent) neurons to motor (efferent) neurons. Often these neurons are part of a polysynaptic reflex arc.
interneurons. They are also called association neurons.
Sensory pathways function to provide us with information about our environment. The four parts of the sensory pathway are receptors, sensory neurons, sensory tracts, and sensory areas of the brain.
Yes, the stretch reflex involves a simple monosynaptic pathway between sensory neurons and motor neurons without the involvement of interneurons in the spinal cord.
Interneurons are located in the spinal cord. They act as the middlemen in transmitting signals between sensory neurons (that detect stimuli) and motor neurons (that generate a response). In a spinal reflex pathway, after receiving sensory input from a sensory neuron, the interneuron processes the information before signaling the motor neuron to carry out a response.
Ascending sensory neurons primarily terminate in the spinal cord and brainstem, where they synapse with second-order neurons. These second-order neurons then project to various brain regions, including the thalamus, which relays sensory information to the appropriate areas of the cerebral cortex for processing. The precise termination points can vary depending on the specific sensory pathway involved, such as the dorsal column-medial lemniscal pathway or the spinothalamic tract.
The pathway between a sensory neuron and a motor neuron is completed by an interneuron, also known as an association neuron. Interneurons relay signals between sensory and motor neurons, integrating and processing information before sending signals to initiate a response.
There are three main types of neurons based on their function: sensory neurons transmit sensory information (e.g., touch, taste) to the brain, motor neurons control muscle movement, and interneurons relay signals between neurons in the brain and spinal cord. These neurons work together to facilitate communication within the nervous system.
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The connection between sensory and motor neurons is made through interneurons in the central nervous system. These interneurons receive sensory input from the sensory neurons and relay this information to the motor neurons, which then carry out the appropriate response. This communication pathway allows for the coordination of sensory input and motor output in response to stimuli.
sensory has to do with your smell tast motor has to do with your moving around and you acttion
The dorsal root of the spinal nerves carry sensory information to the brain and is hence an afferent pathway.