Polymodal neurons are

A. part of specific ascending sensory pathways.
B. efferent neurons.
C. interneurons that receive synaptic input from only one type of sensory unit.
D. afferent neurons.
E. interneurons that receive synaptic input from different kinds of sensory units.


Answer: E

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