A neuron sends an action potential to the muscle that contracts your eyelid. This neuron would be classified as a(n) __________________ neuron.
A)excitatory
B)action
C)sensory
D)motor

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Motor neurons are responsible for transmitting impulses from the brain or spinal cord to a muscle or gland, causing it to act. In this case, the neuron sending an action potential to the muscle that contracts your eyelid is performing a motor function.

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