In Certain Large Animals, This Type of Neuron Can Extend

Question

In certain large animals, this type of neuron can extend beyond 1 meter in length.
A) glial cell in the brain
B) a sensory neuron
C) an interneuron
D) a glial cell at a ganglion
E) a neuron that controls eye movements

Accepted Answer

A sensory neuron is a type of neuron that carries sensory information from the receptor cells to the spinal cord and brain. Some sensory neurons in large animals, such as the giraffe or elephant, can extend beyond 1 meter in length to allow for the transmission of information across long distances.