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Which neurons transmit information to the brain and spinal cord?

Sensory neurons gather information and send it to your spinal cord.


What cells send information to the spinal cord?

Sensory neurons are responsible for sending information to the spinal cord. These neurons transmit signals from sensory receptors in the body to the spinal cord, which then relays the information to the brain for processing.


What relays information for muscles?

Sensory neurons carry signals from the receptors in our body (e.g. thermal, pressure etc.) to the relay neurons, which are found in our spinal cord. Relay neurons then send signals along the spinal cord to the brain. The brain then processes the information and sends a signal back down the spinal cord, through the relay neurons. Relay neurons then sends signals to motor neurons, which will then affect the muscles' movements.Read more: What_does_neuron_cells_do


What carries impluses towards the brain and spinal cord?

The sensory neurons carry impulses through the spinal cord to the brain.


What neurons carry impulses toward the spinal cord and brain?

afferent neurons


Neurons carry impulses away from the brain and spinal cord?

Afferent


Which nerve cells in the spinal cord carry messages to and from the brain?

Neurons


What does each do?

Sensory neurons carry signals from the receptors in our body (e.g. thermal, pressure etc.) to the relay neurons, which are found in our spinal cord. Relay neurons then send signals along the spinal cord to the brain. The brain then processes the information and sends a signal back down the spinal cord, through the relay neurons. Relay neurons then sends signals to motor neurons, which will then affect the muscles' movements.Read more: What_does_neuron_cells_do


What are the 3 types of neurone?

Sensory neurons, motor neurons, and interneurons. Motor neurons usually carry information to muscles and glands. Sensory neurons carry information from sense organs or free endings to the spinal cord or brain. Interneurons act as a go between.


What does each neuron do?

Sensory neurons carry signals from the receptors in our body (e.g. thermal, pressure etc.) to the relay neurons, which are found in our spinal cord. Relay neurons then send signals along the spinal cord to the brain. The brain then processes the information and sends a signal back down the spinal cord, through the relay neurons. Relay neurons then sends signals to motor neurons, which will then affect the muscles' movements.Read more: What_does_neuron_cells_do


What kind of cells are also named neurons?

The cells are also called nerve cells. They carry information into the spinal cord and brain and out of the cord and brain to the body.


What does the dorsal root of the spinal cord carry?

The dorsal root of the spinal nerves carry sensory information to the brain and is hence an afferent pathway.