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Motor neurons are specialized nerve cells that transmit signals from the central nervous system to muscles, facilitating movement. They receive input from the brain and spinal cord, and when activated, they release neurotransmitters at the neuromuscular junction. This release stimulates muscle fibers to contract, enabling voluntary and involuntary movements. Essentially, motor neurons serve as the critical link between the nervous system and the muscular system.
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The combination of a neuron and the muscle fibers it associates with is called?
The combination of a neuron and the muscle fibers it associates with is called a motor unit. Motor units work together to produce movement by having the neuron stimulate the muscle fibers it innervates to contract.
What is descending tract and one ascending tract in upper motor neuron and lower motor neuron?
central nervous system (CNS) is the descending tract and one ascending tract in upper motor neuron and lower motor neuron.
What lies between the sensory neuron and the motor neuron?
Between the sensory neuron and the motor neuron lies the interneuron. Interneurons communicate and process information within the central nervous system, helping to integrate and coordinate sensory inputs with appropriate motor outputs.
What does axon terminal of motor neuron release?
The axon terminal of a motor neuron releases the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Acetylcholine is responsible for transmitting signals from the motor neuron to muscle fibers, leading to muscle contractions.
What connects sensory to motor neuron?
Interneurons(also called relay neuron, association neuron, connector neuron or local circuit neuron) are multipolar neurons that connects sensory neurons to motor neurons.
The combination of a neuron and the muscle fibers it associates with is called?
The combination of a neuron and the muscle fibers it associates with is called a motor unit. Motor units work together to produce movement by having the neuron stimulate the muscle fibers it innervates to contract.
Is motor a neuron?
motor neuron is a type of neuron that found at the muscles, tissues, and organs.
How are motor and sensory neurons categorized?
Motor Neuron and Sensory Neuron
What is a motor neuron attached to?
A Motor neuron is a neuron that carries impulses from the spinal cord to muscle cells.A Motor neuron is a neuron that carries impulses from the spinal cord to muscle cells.
What are similarities between sensory and motor neuron?
Motor neuron has got a motor.. but you have to peddle sensory neurons.
What is descending tract and one ascending tract in upper motor neuron and lower motor neuron?
central nervous system (CNS) is the descending tract and one ascending tract in upper motor neuron and lower motor neuron.
What is the 3 types of neuron?
one type of neuron is the motor neuron
What is a motor neuron?
motor neuron is a type of neuron that found at the muscles, tissues, and organs.
Is motor neuron disease the same as ALS?
no yes, it is Lower Motor Neuron Disease
Where is the motor neuron located?
The motor neuron cells are all in the brain and the spinal cord.
What is the difference between a motor unit and a motor neuron in the context of muscle movement?
A motor unit consists of a motor neuron and the muscle fibers it controls. The motor neuron sends signals to the muscle fibers to contract, while the motor unit refers to the combination of the neuron and the muscle fibers it innervates.
What type of neuron connects to a muscle?
A motor or efferent neuron.
