Neuron Motor

Article: **Motor neuron. **

Motor system neurons are part of the central nervous system and are responsible for controlling the muscles of the body. They are located in the brain stem and cerebellum. These nerves transmit signals from the brain to the muscles of the legs, arms and torso through nerve fibers.

Motor neurons are divided into two main groups: alpha and gamma motor neurons. Alpha motor neurons control muscle contraction, and gamma motor neurons transmit information about body position and orientation. After receiving a signal from the brain, motor neurons release the chemical acetylcholine, which stimulates muscle contraction.

Thanks to motor neurons, we can walk, talk and perform other actions. However, their improper functioning can lead to various diseases such as paralysis, speech impairment and depression. In addition, medical research shows that motor neural pathways play an important role in development and learning.

To analyze the functioning of motor neurons, it is necessary to use various methods, such as microelectrodes, optical microscopy and magnetoencephalography. Thanks to these methods, scientists can obtain detailed information about the functioning of these neurons in nature.

Currently, neural prostheses already exist and are used in some cases, such as paralysis, vision loss and other diseases. Research is also being conducted to create more effective treatments for movement disorders, which would be based primarily on fundamental knowledge of the motor systems of the brain.