ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Sensory neurons get information about what’s going on inside and outside of the body and bring that information into the CNS so it can be processed.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sensory neurons are connected to the CNS and allow the brain to know what is happening in our environment. Most are unipolar meaning they have dendrites at both ends connected by a long axon and a cell body in the middle.

Detailed explanation-3: -Overview of Neurons To accurately respond to stimuli, the brain relies on information communicated by sensory neurons. Sensory neurons detect inputs from the environment, convert them into signals (electrical impulses), and pass the information on to the brain and spinal cord, where a response can be generated.

Detailed explanation-4: -Dendrite – The receiving part of the neuron. Dendrites receive synaptic inputs from axons, with the sum total of dendritic inputs determining whether the neuron will fire an action potential.

Detailed explanation-5: -Somatic sensory neurons monitor the external environment. Visceral sensory neurons monitor the internal environment and organ systems. Within the peripheral nerves, somatic fibers innervate skin, muscle, joints and the walls of the body. Visceral fibers innervate blood vessels and internal organs.