Question

Name three types of neurons.

Answer 1

Neurons:

A neuron is the main structural and functional unit of the nervous system.

Three types of neurons:

1. Sensory neurons:

1. They have short axons with long dendrite.
2. They help in transmitting impulses from a receptor to the central nervous system.

2. Motor neurons:

1. They have long axons with short dendrite.
2. They help in transmitting impulses from the central nervous system to the muscles or glands.

3. Association neurons:

1. They connect sensory and motor neurons.