Sensory neuron

/sˈɛnsəɹˌi njˈuːɹɒn/

/sˈɛnsɚɹi nˈʊɹɹɑːn/

[noun]

Sensory neuron

[NOUN]

a nerve cell that transmits sensory information from the body to the central nervous system

synonyms : afferent neuron

What is a "sensory neuron"?

A sensory neuron, also known as an afferent neuron, is a specialized nerve cell that carries sensory information from the peripheral nervous system to the central nervous system. These neurons have specialized receptors at their endings that detect various stimuli such as touch, temperature, pain, pressure, and chemical changes. Upon receiving a sensory stimulus, the sensory neuron generates electrical impulses that travel along its long, slender axon toward the spinal cord or brain, where the information is processed and interpreted. Sensory neurons play a vital role in our ability to sense and perceive the world around us, allowing us to experience sensations and react accordingly.

Examples

1. It's got one sensory neuron.

2. What about loss of sensory neurons doing something like that?

3. The sensory neuron brings out a signal and it goes into the spinal column here.

4. There are different types of sensory neurons with different receptors.