EMBRYOLOGY
NERVOUS SYSTEM
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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. Efferent or motor neurons carry impulses away from the spinal cord to effectors. Relay neuron connects afferent and efferent neurons.
Detailed explanation-2: -Sensory nerves also known as afferent nerves, carry impulses from sensory receptors towards the brain.
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