sensory neuron

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For example, the knee reflex that a doctor tests during a routine physical is controlled by a single synapse between a sensory neuron and a motor neuron.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

The sensory neuron cell bodies are grouped in structures called dorsal root ganglia and are shown in Figure 26.29.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Each olfactory sensory neuron has dendrites that extend from the apical surface of the epithelium into the mucus lining the cavity.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

A sensory neuron can project to the CNS or to an autonomic ganglion.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

If a sensory neuron projects directly to the ganglionic neuron and causes it to activate the effector target, then the CNS is not involved.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013