PHYSIOLOGY
NEUROTRANSMISSION
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Question
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Neurons that carry impulses away from the central nervous system are called
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sensory nerves
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afferent nerves
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efferent nerves
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interneurons
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Motor neurons (also referred to as efferent neurons) are the nerve cells responsible for carrying signals away from the central nervous system towards muscles to cause movement.
Detailed explanation-2: -Due to their function, nerve fibers which carry afferent impulses are known as afferent nerves or sensory nerves, and those nerve fibers which carry efferent impulses are known as efferent nerves or motor nerves.
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