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interneurons

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interneurons (in´trner´ons),
n.pl the combinations or groups of neurons between sensory and motor neurons, which govern coordinated activity.


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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.
In these brain regions endosulfan produced an altered pattern of neurons defined as an "interrupted string of pearls" as noted with degeneration of interneurons of mammals (Siegel et al.
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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