The Three Types of Neurons in the Nervous System of Humans

question 55

Multiple Choice

The three types of neurons in the nervous system of humans are

• A) interneurons, synaptic neurons, and neuroglia.
• B) synaptic neurons, motor neurons, and Schwann cells.
• C) sensory neurons, interneurons, and motor neurons.
• D) Schwann cells, sensory neurons, and neuroglia.
• E) synaptic neurons, motor neurons, and sensory neurons.

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Definitions:

Subsidence

The gradual settling or sinking of the Earth's surface with little or no horizontal motion, often due to natural underground processes.

Fold and Thrust Belt

A series of mountainous folds and thrust faults that are typically formed at convergent plate boundaries.

Snake River Plain

A geographical feature in the U.S. state of Idaho, characterized by a vast area of flatland through which the Snake River flows.

Hot Spot

An area of volcanic activity believed to be fueled by a section of the mantle beneath it that is significantly hotter than the mantle surrounding it.