Neurons are typically classified into three types based on their function. [[Sensory neuron]]s respond to [[Stimulus (physiology)|stimuli]] such as touch, sound, or light that affect the cells of the [[Sense|sensory organs]], and they send signals to the spinal cord or brain. [[Motor neuron]]s receive signals from the brain and spinal cord to control everything from [[muscle contraction]]s to [[gland|glandular output]]. [[Interneuron]]s connect neurons to other neurons within the same region of the brain or spinal cord. When multiple neurons are connected together they form what is called a [[neural circuit]]. | Neurons are typically classified into three types based on their function. [[Sensory neuron]]s respond to [[Stimulus (physiology)|stimuli]] such as touch, sound, or light that affect the cells of the [[Sense|sensory organs]], and they send signals to the spinal cord or brain. [[Motor neuron]]s receive signals from the brain and spinal cord to control everything from [[muscle contraction]]s to [[gland|glandular output]]. [[Interneuron]]s connect neurons to other neurons within the same region of the brain or spinal cord. When multiple neurons are connected together they form what is called a [[neural circuit]]. |