Types of Neurons

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Sensory, motor and interneurons

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What are the three main types of neurons?

Sensory neurons, motor neurons and interneurons

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What do sensory neurons do?

Carry impulses from receptors to the CNS

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Give an example of a sensory neuron pathway

Light > Eye receptors > Optic nerve > Brain

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What do motor neurons do?

Carry impulses from the CNS to effectors

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What do interneurons do?

Connect sensory and motor neurons inside the CNS and help process information