MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which way do sensory neurons carry impulses?
A
towards the brain
B
away from the brain
C
towards muscles
D
towards glands
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Sensory neurons carry impulses from the receptors in the sense organs to the CNS, while the association or connection neurons carry impulses from the sensory to the motor neurons. The motor neurons carry impulses from the CNS to the effectors.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sensory neurons in your body send impulses along axons to your spinal cord and it carries impulses to your brain. The brain interprets impulses as pain, temperature, or other sensations. The brain then responds to the situation.

Detailed explanation-3: -Final answer : The neurons which carry impulses toward the brain are sensory neurons.

Detailed explanation-4: -A sensory neuron is a nerve cell that transmits impulses from a sense receptor such as those in the eye or ear to the brain or spinal cord.

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