NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

BRAIN

SPINAL CORD

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
AFFERENT Neurons that transmit impulses TO the CNS are called
A
neuoglia
B
sensory
C
efferent
D
association
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct option is B False. Sensory neurons: The neuron which carries nerve impulses from receptors to the spinal cord is a sensory neuron and is also called an afferent neuron.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -The afferent or sensory division transmits impulses from peripheral organs to the CNS. The efferent or motor division transmits impulses from the CNS out to the peripheral organs to cause an effect or action.

Detailed explanation-4: -Sensory neurons are nerve cells responsible for converting external stimuli from an individual’s environment into internal electrical impulses. They are the type of neurons that send nerve impulses to CNS from receptor organs.

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