MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which types of neurons are also known as afferent neurons?
A
motor
B
sensory
C
interneurons
D
microglial neurons
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Afferent neurons, also called sensory neurons, are the nerve fibers responsible for bringing sensory information from the outside world into the brain. Sensory information may involve special senses, such as vision, hearing, smell, or taste, as well as the sense of touch, pain, and temperature.

Detailed explanation-2: -Explanation: Afferent neurons are sensory neurons that carry nerve impulses from sensory stimuli towards the central nervous system and brain, while efferent neurons are motor neurons that carry neural impulses away from the central nervous systme and towards muscles to cause movement.

Detailed explanation-3: -Afferent neurons are also known as sensory neurons. Efferent neurons are also known as motor neurons. 3. Afferent neurons consist of a short axon. Efferent neurons consist of a long axon.

Detailed explanation-4: -The afferent neurons are also known as the sensory neurons. They bring the stimuli from the sensors (e.g., skin, eyes, ears) to the CNS. The efferent neurons are also known as motor neurons.

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