How are neurons classified?

Neurons can be classified by function. Functions: Afferent neurons, also known as sensory neurons, carry impulses to the brain. Efferent neurons, also known as motor neurons, carry out responses from the brain. read more

based on their unique features (distinct shapes and locations) = basket cells + betz cells + medium spiny neurons + purkinje cells + pyramidal cells + Renshaw cells + granule cells + anterior horn cells 2) Functional classification : . read more

Neurons a classified by a. whether they catty impulsed dendrites to axons or axons to dendrites b. The amount of metabolic activity that takes place c. the number of dendrites that branch out d. read more