What type of neurons are located in the Dorsal Root Ganglion?

The correct answer is sensory neurons because the Dorsal Root Ganglion (DRG) is primarily made up of sensory neurons that convey sensory information from the periphery to the central nervous system (CNS). These neurons have their cell bodies in the DRG and are responsible for transmitting sensations such as touch, pain, temperature, and proprioception from various parts of the body.

Sensory neurons in the DRG are classified as pseudo-unipolar neurons, which means they have a single axon that branches into two processes, one extending towards the peripheral receptors and the other projecting into the spinal cord. This unique structure allows for the direct relay of sensory information to the CNS.

In contrast, motor neurons are responsible for conveying motor commands from the CNS to muscles and are located in the ventral horn of the spinal cord, not in the DRG. Interneurons, which facilitate communication between sensory and motor neurons within the spinal cord, are also found in the gray matter of the spinal cord rather than in the DRG. Autonomic neurons, which are part of the autonomic nervous system, are not located in the DRG but rather in autonomic ganglia that are separate from the sensory ganglia. This understanding underscores the role of