Afferent Neuron (Noun)
Meaning
A neuron conducting impulses inwards to the brain or spinal cord.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The afferent neuron carries sensory information from the skin to the spinal cord, where it is processed and transmitted further.
- Afferent neurons play a crucial role in the perception of pain, temperature, and touch by transmitting signals to the brain.
- The afferent neuron's dendrites receive signals from sensory receptors, which are then transmitted to the cell body and down the axon to the spinal cord.
- In the human nervous system, afferent neurons are responsible for conveying a wide range of sensory information, including vision and hearing.
- The axon of an afferent neuron terminates in the spinal cord or brain, releasing neurotransmitters that transmit the signal to other neurons.