The major role of the interneuron (association neuron) is to ________.
A) carry information from the central nervous system to muscles and/or the viscera
B) form a lipid-protein (lipoprotein) cell membrane on the outside of axons
C) transmit nerve impulses from the skin and organs to the central nervous system
D) connect motor and sensory neurons in their pathways
E) detect the amount of stretch in skeletal muscles or tendons and their joints

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Interneurons, also called association neurons, connect motor and sensory neurons in their pathways. They integrate and interpret sensory signals and then communicate appropriate motor responses.

The Major Role of the Interneuron (Association Neuron) Is to ________