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interneuron
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in·ter·neu·ron  (ntr-nrn, -nyr-)
n.
A nerve cell found entirely within the central nervous system that acts as a link between sensory neurons and motor neurons.
inter·neuro·nal (-nr-nl, -nyr-, -n-r-, -ny-) adj.
interneuron [ˌɪntəˈnjʊərɒn]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Physiology) Physiol any neuron that connects afferent and efferent neurons in a reflex arc Also called internuncial neuron


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23) The direct synapse on alpha motoneurons results in the classic monosynaptic stretch reflex, while synapses on spinal cord interneurons result in facilitating or inhibiting multiple muscles to ensure uninterrupted and coordinated movements.
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The variable laryngeal muscle activity may also be regulated by inhibiting interneurons (a brainstem equivalent of the Renshaw interneurons in the spinal cord).
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