Question

bio - 201 topic 5: neuronal communication and the brain
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what is the role of interneurons?
control voluntary movements of the body.
produce hormones and regulate the endocrine system.
connect neurons within the brain and spinal cord and are responsible for processing and integrating information.
are responsible for the production of new neurons in the brain.
help with the transmission of sensory information to the brain.

Explanation:

Interneurons are found in the central - nervous system (brain and spinal cord). Their main function is to connect other neurons and process and integrate information received from sensory neurons and send appropriate signals to motor neurons or other interneurons. They are not responsible for voluntary movement control (motor neurons are more involved in that), hormone production (endocrine glands do that), new neuron production (neurogenesis is a different process), or sensory information transmission (sensory neurons do that mainly).

Answer:

Connect neurons within the brain and spinal cord and are responsible for processing and integrating information.