What is the function of sensory neurons?

The Afferent "Sensory" Neuron carries impulses from sense organs to CNS, the Interneuron "Associative Neuron" make a decision based upon stimuli, and the Efferent "Motor" Neuron carries impulse from the CNS to the muscle or gland to respond. read more

The nerve cells that make up the sensory nerves are commonly known as sensory neurons. These particular neurons are one of three different types of neurons that are found within the body. The other two neurons are known as relay neurons and motor neurons. read more

Sensory neurons are nerve cells within the nervous system responsible for converting external stimuli from the organism's environment into internal electrical impulses. For example, some sensory neurons respond to tactile stimuli and can activate motor neurons in order to achieve muscle contraction. read more

Sensory neurons translate chemical, molecular, pH, light, and physical changes into signals, which are transmitted to the brain. The brain, which has no sensory neurons of its own, then focuses on processing what the sensory neurons in other parts of the body are saying. read more