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A relay [[Neuron|neuron]] (also known as an interneuron) passes signals between [[Neurons|neurons]]. Relay neurones are only found in the brain, visual system and [[Spinal cord|spinal cord]] acting to relay signals. They | [[Image:Interneurone.jpg|right|Interneurone.jpg]]A relay [[Neuron|neuron]] (also known as an interneuron) passes signals between [[Neurons|neurons]]. Relay neurones are only found in the brain, visual system and [[Spinal cord|spinal cord]] acting to relay signals. They receive a signal from one neuron and then transfer the signal to another interneuron resulting in the signal being passed to a [[Motor neuron|motor neurone]] thus driving the reaction to the [[Stimulus|stimulus]]<ref>Becker W., Hardin J., Bertoni G., and Kleinsmith L. (2012) Becker’s World Of The Cell, 8th Edition, San Francisco: Pearson Education. Page 365</ref>. | ||
These can be differentiated from other neurones by observing their short [[Dendrites|dendrites]] and either long or short axons<ref>The structure and function of sensory, relay and motor neurons. [Internet]. Psychology Hub. 2017 [cited 3 December 2017]. Available from: https://psychologyhub.co.uk/the-structure-and-function-of-sensory-relay-and-motor-neurons/</ref>. | |||
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Latest revision as of 17:55, 4 December 2017
A relay neuron (also known as an interneuron) passes signals between neurons. Relay neurones are only found in the brain, visual system and spinal cord acting to relay signals. They receive a signal from one neuron and then transfer the signal to another interneuron resulting in the signal being passed to a motor neurone thus driving the reaction to the stimulus[1].
These can be differentiated from other neurones by observing their short dendrites and either long or short axons[2].
References
- ↑ Becker W., Hardin J., Bertoni G., and Kleinsmith L. (2012) Becker’s World Of The Cell, 8th Edition, San Francisco: Pearson Education. Page 365
- ↑ The structure and function of sensory, relay and motor neurons. [Internet]. Psychology Hub. 2017 [cited 3 December 2017]. Available from: https://psychologyhub.co.uk/the-structure-and-function-of-sensory-relay-and-motor-neurons/