Functional Classification of Neurons is Based on

Question

Functional classification of neurons is based on .
A) the length of the axon
B) the number of processes coming off the cell body
C) whether the signal carried is traveling toward or away from the CNS
D) the shape of the neuron

Accepted Answer

Functional classification of neurons is based on whether the signal carried is traveling toward or away from the central nervous system (CNS). Neurons can be classified as afferent (sensory, toward the CNS), efferent (motor, away from the CNS), or interneurons (within the CNS).