Types of Neurons

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Sensory Neurons

The neurons that conduct impulses from the receptors or sense organs to the central nervous system are called the sensory neurons.

Sensory Neurons

Motor Neurons

The neurons that conduct impulses from the central nervous system to the effectors (muscles or glands) are called the motor neurons.

Motor Neuron

Interneurons or Connecting Neurons

The neurons present in the brain that connect the sensory and the motor neurons are called interneurons or connecting neurons

Interneuron