GENERAL HISTOLOGY

NERVOUS

NEURONS TYPES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Neurons with several processes branching off the cell body, such as motor neurons and interneurons (association neurons), are structurally classified as ____
A
unipolar
B
multipolar
C
afferent
D
bipolar
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Structural classification of neurons is based upon the number of processes that extend out from the cell body. Three major groups arise from this classification: multipolar, bipolar, and unipolar neurons . Multipolar neurons are defined as having three or more processes that extend out from the cell body.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sensory neurons carry signals from the outer parts of your body (periphery) into the central nervous system. Motor neurons (motoneurons) carry signals from the central nervous system to the outer parts (muscles, skin, glands) of your body. Interneurons connect various neurons within the brain and spinal cord.

Detailed explanation-3: -Interneurons (also known as association neurons) are neurons that are found exclusively in the central nervous system. ie Found in the brain and spinal cord and not in the peripheral segments of the nervous system.

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