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motor neuron

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motor neuron
n.
A neuron that conveys impulses from the central nervous system to a muscle, gland, or other effector tissue.
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Noun1.motor neuron - a neuron conducting impulses outwards from the brain or spinal cordmotor neuron - a neuron conducting impulses outwards from the brain or spinal cord
nerve cell, neuron - a cell that is specialized to conduct nerve impulses
efferent, efferent nerve, motor nerve - a nerve that conveys impulses toward or to muscles or glands


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SMA is caused by mutations in a gene called Survival of Motor Neuron 1 (SMN1), resulting in a decrease in the levels of SMN protein in the motor neurons of the spinal cord - the cells that control muscle activity.
ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease, is a progressive motor neuron illness which gradually leads to paralysis, speech and swallowing difficulties and problems with breathing.
ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease, is a progressive motor neuron illness which gradually leads to paralysis, speech and swallowing difficulties and problems with breathing.
 
 
 
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