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BlakeDisturbances to sensory neurons can cause depolarization of the neuron's membrane, reaching a threshold that triggers an action potential. This action potential then travels along the neuron's axon to the central nervous system, where it is processed and interpreted as a sensory experience.
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Which neurons decide about the action for a certain stimulus?
Sensory neuron
What process describes the conversion of an external stimulus to an internal action potential?
The process is known as sensory transduction. It involves converting an external stimulus, such as light or sound, into an electrical signal (action potential) in sensory neurons. This electrical signal is then transmitted to the brain for further processing and interpretation.
What transmission of the depolarization wave along the neurons membrane?
Action potential
What sensory neurons to motor neurons?
Sensory neurons transmit information from sensory organs to the central nervous system, while motor neurons transmit information from the central nervous system to muscles or glands to produce a response. This process allows for motor responses to be generated in response to sensory input, enabling movement and action in the body.
What functional differences are there among sensory motor and associative neurons?
Sensory neurons transmit information from sensory receptors to the central nervous system (CNS), while motor neurons send signals from the CNS to muscles to produce movement. Associative neurons, also known as interneurons, facilitate communication between sensory and motor neurons within the CNS. They help integrate and process incoming signals before generating a motor response.
