Most of the Neurons in the Human Brain Are

Question

Most of the neurons in the human brain are
A) sensory neurons.
B) motor neurons.
C) interneurons.
D) auditory neurons.
E) peripheral neurons.

Accepted Answer

Most of the neurons in the human brain are interneurons, which are responsible for communication between different brain regions and for integrating sensory and motor information. Sensory neurons carry information from sensory organs to the brain, while motor neurons send signals from the brain to muscles and glands. Auditory neurons are a type of sensory neuron that specifically detect sound, and peripheral neurons refer to any neurons that are located outside of the brain or spinal cord (such as in the arms, legs, or other parts of the body). However, interneurons are the most abundant type of neuron in the human brain, making up around 90% of all neurons.