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Neurons are classified by the?
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.
What are neurons with two processes classified as?
Neurons with two processes are classified as bipolar neurons. These neurons have one dendrite and one axon extending from their cell body. Bipolar neurons are commonly found in specialized sensory pathways like the visual and olfactory systems.
Are sensory olfactory neurons myelinated?
no
What is in charge of your olfactory system?
The mechanism of the olfactory system can be divided into a peripheral one, sensing an external stimulus and encoding it as an electric signal in neurons, and a central one, where all signals are integrated and processed in the central nervous system. The peripheral olfactory system receptors are connected to bipolar olfactory receptor neurons in the olfactory epithelium. Fot the central olfactory system, axons from the olfactory sensory neurons converge in the olfactory bulb.
Classify neurons according to structure and function?
Neurons can be classified structurally as either multipolar, bipolar, or unipolar. Functionally, neurons can be classified as either sensory, motor, or interneurons based on their role in transmitting and processing sensory information, controlling motor movements, or connecting neurons within the central nervous system, respectively.
What is olfactory neurons?
They process and relay sensory input from your nose.
Where do we find bipolar neurons?
Bipolar neurons are found in the retina and olfactory nerve in the nose.
What anatomical characteristics determines whether a particular neuron is classified as unipolar bipolar or multipolar?
Neurons are grouped structurally according to the number of processes extending from their cell body.
The distal ends of the olfactory neurons are covered with hairlike what?
Cilia
What are the nerve cells that react to gases?
Olfactory receptor neurons are nerve cells that react to gases, specifically in the context of the sense of smell. These neurons are located in the olfactory epithelium in the nasal cavity and are responsible for detecting various odors in the environment.
What are the only neurons in the body to routinely undergo mitosis?
The olfactory receptor neurons in the nose are the only neurons in the body that routinely undergo mitosis to replace damaged or aging cells. Other neurons in the central nervous system typically do not undergo mitosis and have limited capacity for regeneration.
Unipolar neurons have axons structurally divided into peripheral and central processes?
true
