The large aspiny cholinergic striatal interneurons have a very large cell body, up to 40 μm in diameter from which extend aspiny dendrites that may split into secondary and tertiary branches, which cover an area of over 1 mm. Axons from these neurons are extremely fine and extend over an area of as much as 2 mm.

Are interneurons long?

Local interneurons have short axons and form circuits with nearby neurons to analyze small pieces of information. Relay interneurons have long axons and connect circuits of neurons in one region of the brain with those in other regions.

What is the shape of an interneuron?

Interneurons: These are neurons located entirely within our CNS and most have a multipolar shape. They are for thinking, memory and decision making.