Sensory Neuron (Noun)
Meaning
A neuron conducting impulses inwards to the brain or spinal cord.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The sensory neuron transmitted the pain signal from the burned skin to the spinal cord, triggering a reflex response.
- Sensory neurons in the retina converted light into electrical signals that were sent to the brain for interpretation.
- The sensory neuron's axon carried the sensation of touch from the fingertips to the brain, allowing for precise motor control.
- A sensory neuron in the inner ear detected the vibrations of sound waves and sent the information to the brain for processing.
- Damage to the sensory neuron in the knee joint made it difficult for the brain to accurately sense the position and movement of the leg.