Describe the Process of Chemotaxis

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Essay

Describe the process of chemotaxis.

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Definitions:

Interneurons

Neurons that transmit impulses between other neurons, especially as part of a reflex arc or as part of the neural pathways in the brain and spinal cord.

Afferent Neurons

Nerve cells that carry sensory information from the body's periphery towards the central nervous system.

Efferent Neurons

Nerve cells that conduct impulses away from the central nervous system to muscles or glands, facilitating action and response.

Motor Cortex

A region of the cerebral cortex involved in the planning, control, and execution of voluntary movements.