Identify the differences between motor and sensory neurons in terms of features and function.

Motor neurons have a cell body, short dendrites and a long axon. Their function is to conduct impulses to an effector (muscle or gland).Sensory neurons, on the other hand, have a cell body, long dendrites and a short axon. Their function is to conduct impulses to the Central Nervous System.

MM
Answered by Michelle M. Biology tutor

27828 Views

See similar Biology A Level tutors

Related Biology A Level answers

All answers ▸

Explain how an action potential is generated


A neuron transmits an electrical impulse across a synapse in order to pass this impulse to the next neuron. Outline this process.


Explain synaptic transmission at a cholinergic synapse.


Describe how restriction enzymes are used to cut out DNA fragments


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning