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How does Neurons work?

The neurons execute their function in five different phases, namely:

How does Neurons work?
The neurons execute their function in five different phases, namely:

  1. Reception
  2. Transmission
  3. Data Interpretation
  4. Transmission
  5. Response

1. Reception

Receptors in the skin sense stimuli

2. Transmission

Sensory neurons transmit the touch message

4. Data Interpretation

Information is sorted and interpreted

5. Transmission

Motor Neurons transmit a response message to a muscle.

6. Response

Muscles are activated causing a response

 

Types of Neurons   Reflex arc