interneurons
/ˌɪntərˈnʊrɑnz/
noun
- Nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that connect sensory neurons and motor neurons, helping to process information and coordinate responses.
- The brain contains billions of interneurons that form complex communication networks.
- Damage to interneurons can affect coordination and learning abilities.
- Interneurons play a key role in reflexes by linking sensory input to motor output.