Difference between revisions of "Motor Neuron"
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: '''Motor neurons''' [[transmit]] the [[Impulse (Biology)|electrical impulse]] from the [[Relay Neuron|relay neurons]] in the [[Spinal Cord|spinal cord]] to [[effector]]s such as [[muscle]]s or [[gland]]s. | : '''Motor neurons''' [[transmit]] the [[Impulse (Biology)|electrical impulse]] from the [[Relay Neuron|relay neurons]] in the [[Spinal Cord|spinal cord]] to [[effector]]s such as [[muscle]]s or [[gland]]s. | ||
| − | + | : The '''motor neuron''' receives an [[Impulse (Biology)|electrical impulse]] from the [[Relay Neuron|relay neuron]]. The [[Impulse (Biology)|impulse]] passes into the [[dendrite]]s, through the cell body, down the [[axon]] and to the [[synapse]] where the '''motor neuron''' connects to an [[effector]] (a [[muscle]] or a [[gland]]). | |
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| − | | style="height:20px; width:200px; text-align:center;" |A [[diagram]] of a | + | | style="height:20px; width:200px; text-align:center;" |A [[diagram]] of a '''motor neuron'''. |
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Revision as of 10:35, 3 June 2019
Key Stage 4
Meaning
A motor neuron is a specialsed cell in the nervous system which transmits an electrical impulse sent from the central nervous system.
About Motor Neurons
- Motor neurons transmit the electrical impulse from the relay neurons in the spinal cord to effectors such as muscles or glands.
- The motor neuron receives an electrical impulse from the relay neuron. The impulse passes into the dendrites, through the cell body, down the axon and to the synapse where the motor neuron connects to an effector (a muscle or a gland).
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| A diagram of a motor neuron. |