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... electrical impulses very quickly around the body, there are three types of neurones but they are pretty much the same, they are just located in different areas of the body and connect to different tissues. The three different neurones are: * The Sensory neurone * The Motor neurone * The Relay neurone ( Also referred to as the Connector neurone) Diagram 2 - A Motor Neurone Neurone Structure and Function Neurones are the cells in the nervous system which are responsible for sending messages. They have three major purposes * To gather and send information from the senses such as touch, smell, sight etc. * To send appropriate signals to effectors cells such as muscles, glands etc. * To process all information gathered and provide a memory and cognitive ability thus allowing us to take voluntary action on information received. Neurones are divided into different regions each having a different function and are ...