MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What type of neurons are linking neurons?
A
sensory neurons
B
interneurons
C
motor neurons
D
integrative neurons
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Interneurons. As the name suggests, interneurons are the ones in between-they connect spinal motor and sensory neurons. As well as transferring signals between sensory and motor neurons, interneurons can also communicate with each other, forming circuits of various complexity.

Detailed explanation-2: -Interneurons, also called association neurons, are a specific type of neuron that reside completely within the central nervous system. This means they are located only in the brain and spinal cord rather than the peripheral nervous system in the rest of the body.

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