Professor Winston is observing the effects of a new drug on neurons in the spinal cord that participate in reflexes by forming a bridge between incoming sensory information and outgoing motor commands. The neurons that Professor Winston is studying are most likely
A) sensory neurons.
B) motor neurons.
C) interneurons.
D) von Economo neurons.

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Interneurons are responsible for processing and integrating sensory information and generating motor commands, which is the function Professor Winston is studying. Sensory neurons are responsible for detecting stimuli, while motor neurons carry out the motor commands. Von Economo neurons are specialized neurons found only in the brains of humans and some apes, and are not related to spinal reflexes.

Professor Winston Is Observing the Effects of a New Drug