EMBRYOLOGY
NERVOUS SYSTEM
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Question
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afferent neurons are to sensory neurons as efferent neurons are to ____ neurons.
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motor
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sensory
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integration
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association
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Afferent neurons carry information from sensory receptors found all over the body towards the central nervous system, whereas efferent neurons carry motor information away from the central nervous system to the muscles and glands of the body in order to initiate an action.
Detailed explanation-2: -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-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.
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