HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
CONTROL AND COORDINATION
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Question
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The nerve cell that carries impulses from a sense receptor to the brain or spinal cord is a ____
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Motor Neuron
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Sensory Neuron
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Relay Neuron
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The neuron which carries nerve impulses from receptors to the spinal cord is sensory neuron and is also called as afferent neuron.
Detailed explanation-2: -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. A motor neuron is a nerve cell that transmits impulses from the brain or spinal cord to a muscle or gland.
Detailed explanation-3: -The neuron which carries nerve impulse from receptors to spinal cord is afferent neuron. Efferent or motor neurons carry impulses away from spinal cord to effectors.
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