PATHOLOGY MCQ
NERVOUS SYSTEM
Question
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Another name for Afferent Nerves
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Motor Nerve
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Sensory Nerve
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Functional Nerve
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Afferent neurons, also called sensory neurons, are the nerve fibers responsible for bringing sensory information from the outside world into the brain.
Detailed explanation-2: -The afferent neurons are also known as the sensory neurons. They bring the stimuli from the sensors (e.g., skin, eyes, ears) to the CNS. The efferent neurons are also known as motor neurons.
Detailed explanation-3: -Sensory nerves are the nerves responsible for sending messages to the brain or the spinal cord from the sense organs. They are also called as afferent nerves.
Detailed explanation-4: -The peripheral nervous system is further subdivided into an afferent (sensory) division and an efferent (motor) division.
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