Motor neurons
The axon, an elongated portion of the neuron, carries impulses to the muscles.
The efferent neuron carries impulses towards the periphery.
The axon, an elongated portion of the neuron, carries impulses to the muscles.
nerve impulses
axons
sensory neurons
In a neuron, impulses move through electrical signals known as action potentials. These action potentials are generated when a neuron receives enough stimulation to reach a threshold, causing a rapid change in membrane potential. The action potential then travels down the length of the neuron's axon until it reaches the next neuron or target cell.
The neuron that carries impulses towards the cell body is called a dendrite. Dendrites receive signals from other neurons and transmit them towards the cell body for processing. This input helps the neuron determine whether or not to generate an action potential.
Dendrite
Electrical impulses.
The dendrites of a neuron receive impulses from other neurons and transmit them to the cell body.
Efferent Neuron