Question

How many types of neurons are there, and what is the purpose of each?

Answer 1

There are THREE types of neurons.

Explanation:

1. Sensory Neurons:

• Function:
  They conduct information from receptors towards CNS.
• Structure:
  They have one dendrite and one axon.

2. Interneurons:

• Function:
  They form brain and spinal cord.They receive information,interprets them and stimulate motor neurons.

• Structure:
  They have many dendrites and axons.

3. Motor Neurons:

• Function:
  They carry information from Interneurons to muscles or glands.

• Structure:
  They have many dendrites and only one axon.