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3 years ago

Which of these conveys information from sensory receptors in the head, body wall and limbs towards the CNS:

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Sergeu [11.5K]3 years ago

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Answer:

The correct answer will be option D- Sensory (afferent) neurons

Explanation:

Afferent neurons are the sensory neurons which transmit the impulse from the sensory receptors of the body to the central nervous system- brain or spinal cord.

The afferent neuron receives the stimulus which generates the impulse. this impulse travels down to the interneuron where the stimulus is interpreted and response is sent through efferent neuron or motor neuron to muscle

Thus, option D- Sensory (afferent) neurons are the correct answer.

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