Define: Sensory neuron, Interneuron and Motor neuron.

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Sensory neurons carry signals from sense organs (periphery) into the central nervous system.

Motor neurons (motoneurons) carry signals from the central nervous system to the outer parts (muscles, skin, glands) to respond.

Interneurons connect various neurons within the brain and spinal cord.

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Updated on: 27-Mar-2023

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