Which of the following statements is true of interneurons?

A. Sensory and motor neurons outnumber interneurons by at least 10 to 1.
B. They play an important role in learning by observation.
C. They play a crucial role in the excitation of impulses between one brain region and another.
D. Dysfunction in them has been implicated in disorders associated with overexcitation in the brain.


Answer: D

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