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Classes of Neurons and Somatic vs Autonomic Efferent Pathways Flashcards

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What are the three functional types of nuerons?

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Afferent/sensory neurons
Interneurons
Efferent/motor nuerons

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Describe the role of afferent/sensory neurons

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they convey information from the tissues and organs of the body to the CNS

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Describe the role of interneurons

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they connect with other neurons in the CNS

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Describe the role of efferent/motor neurons

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convey information from the CNS to the effector cells such as muscle, gland, or other nerve cells

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The efferent nervous system can be divided into what two pathways

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  1. somatic efferent

2. autonomic efferent

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