Which of the following is a characteristic of mirror neurons?
A)They produce glial cells and afferent neurons.
B)They are responsible for the myelination of dendrites.
C)They appear to respond to both motor and sensory information.
D)They receive information through their axons and transmit information through their dendrites.

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Mirror neurons are unique in that they respond to both motor and sensory information. They are so named because they were first discovered in the motor cortex of macaque monkeys, firing both when the monkey performed an action (such as grasping an object) and when the monkey observed the same action being performed by another individual. This suggests that mirror neurons may play a role in social cognition and empathy. Options A, B, and D are not accurate descriptions of mirror neurons.

Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of Mirror Neurons