Part 3 - Neuron Types

Question 1

What are the types of neurons?

Answer 1

1. Motor Neurons
2. Sensory Neurons
3. Inter Neurons

Question 2

What is the function of motor neurons?

Answer 2

Motor neurons communicate messages from the CNS to the muscle the organism intends to move

Question 3

What are the functions of sensory neurons?

Answer 3

Sensory neurons carry sensory info from body and outside world to the the CNS.
Generally very long cells.

Question 4

What are the functions of inter-neurons?

Answer 4

Inter-neurons transmit info between motor and sensory neurons to the CNS

Question 5

What is an example of each these functions?

Answer 5

Scenario : Child pats a dog
Motor neurons = child moving arm to pat the dog (movement)
Sensory receptors = detect the sensation of fur (senses)
Sensory neurons = convey this to the CNS (makes the child have a reaction)