GENERAL HISTOLOGY

CONNECTIVE TISSUE GLAND

ENDOCRINE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Neurons that gather information from your surroundings
A
motor
B
sensory
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Afferent or sensory neurons collect stimuli received by receptors throughout the body, including the skin, eyes, ears, nose, tongue as well as pain and other receptors in the internal organs. Sensory information is transmitted to the central nervous system, which includes the brain and spinal cord.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sensory neurons detect inputs from the environment, convert them into signals (electrical impulses), and pass the information on to the brain and spinal cord, where a response can be generated.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cell body of a neuron receives information through fine cytoplasmic branches termed dendrites.

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