The Three Major Classes of Neurons Are

question 39

Multiple Choice

The three major classes of neurons are

• A) motor, sensory, and interneurons.
• B) efferent, afferent, and glia.
• C) motor, efferent, and afferent.
• D) glia, interneurons, and motor.

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Definitions:

Semicircular Canals

Three fluid-filled tubes in the inner ear that help maintain balance by sensing rotations of the head.

Perilymph

Perilymph is the fluid that fills the space between the membranous labyrinth and the bony labyrinth of the inner ear, playing a key role in hearing and balance.

Cones

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye responsible for color vision and high acuity vision in well-lit conditions.

Photoreceptor Cells

Specialized cells in the retina of the eye that respond to light, allowing for the perception of vision.