NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

EMBRYOLOGY

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The afferent division of the PNS is also called the ____ division.
A
motor
B
sensory
C
somatic
D
autonomic
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The peripheral nervous system is further subdivided into an afferent (sensory) division and an efferent (motor) division. The afferent or sensory division transmits impulses from peripheral organs to the CNS.

Detailed explanation-2: -The somatic nervous system is part of the efferent division of the PNS and is considered to be the voluntary branch. The axons of this system are called motor neurons and are used to innervate skeletal muscle.

Detailed explanation-3: -The sensory division carries messages from sense organs and internal organs to the central nervous system. Human beings have several senses. They include sight, hearing, balance, touch, taste, and smell. We have special sense organs for each of these senses.

Detailed explanation-4: -The peripheral nervous system is further subdivided into the somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system.

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