To collect and send information across the body to perform functions
The main types of cells in the brain are neurons, which transmit information, and glial cells, which support and protect neurons. Neurons are further classified into various types based on their structure and function, such as sensory neurons, motor neurons, and interneurons.
The main function of neurotransmitters is to transmit signals from one part of the body to another part of the body. Usually, these signals are passed between neurons.
The main function of a connecting neuron, or interneuron, is to transmit signals between sensory neurons and motor neurons within the central nervous system. They help integrate and process information, allowing for complex neural functions such as thinking, decision making, and coordination of movements.
The main function of glial cells, specifically oligodendrocytes in the central nervous system and Schwann cells in the peripheral nervous system, is to provide insulation to neurons through the formation of myelin sheaths. These myelin sheaths wrap around the axons of neurons, which helps to increase the speed and efficiency of electrical signal conduction along the neuron.
Structure Unipolar Bipolar Multipolar AND FUNCTION sensory or afferent neurons Motor or efferent neurons
Neurons are the main cells that perform the function of transmitting electrical and chemical signals in the nervous system. They are specialized for communicating signals between different parts of the body.
Dendrites are the branched projections of a neuron that receive signals from other neurons. They contain receptors that detect neurotransmitters released by neighboring neurons. The main function of dendrites is to integrate and transmit these signals to the cell body of the neuron.
The neurons form the bodies nervous system.
It is a part of the nervous system localized in the head of the animal. It is form by the retina, neurons and glial cells. Vision is its main function.
interneurons also called central or association neurons
There are three main types of neurons based on their function: sensory neurons transmit sensory information (e.g., touch, taste) to the brain, motor neurons control muscle movement, and interneurons relay signals between neurons in the brain and spinal cord. These neurons work together to facilitate communication within the nervous system.
Neurons are classified by their structure and function. Structurally, neurons can be categorized as sensory neurons, motor neurons, or interneurons. Functionally, neurons can be classified as excitatory or inhibitory based on the type of signals they transmit.