Interneurons

Definition

Neurons that lie between sensory and motor neurons, responsible for processing and relaying signals within the nervous system.

Etymology

From Latin 'inter-', meaning 'between', and Greek 'neuron', meaning 'nerve'.

Example

Interneurons in the spinal cord play a crucial role in processing sensory information and generating motor responses.

Related Terms

• Sensory neurons
• Motor neurons
• Synapses
• Reflexes