Chapter 18

NCERT
Class 11
Biology
Solutions
How do animals respond to stimuli through the nervous system?

Question:

How do animals respond to stimuli through the nervous system?

Answer:

 Neurons are specialized based on their function.

Types of Neurons

  • Sensory neurons: Carry signals from sense organs to the brain/spinal cord.
  • Motor neurons: Carry commands from the brain/spinal cord to muscles and glands.
  • Interneurons: Connect sensory and motor neurons; mostly in the brain and spinal cord.

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