Interneurons are a type of neuron found in the nervous system of animals, including humans, which play a role in processing and communicating information.
- Interneurons can be classified into different types based on their functions, such as local circuit interneurons and relay interneurons.
- Local circuit interneurons have short axons and form circuits with nearby neurons to analyse and process information locally.
- Relay interneurons have long axons and connect circuits of neurons in different regions of the central nervous system, enabling communication and integration of information.
- Interneurons can be further classified into sub-classes based on their neurotransmitter type, morphology, and connectivity.
- Interneurons serve as nodes within neural circuits, enabling communication and integration of sensory and motor information between the peripheral nervous system and the central nervous system.