PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Sensory neurons carry nerve impulses from the sense organs and internal organs (like your stomach) to the
A
peripheral nervous system (PNS)
B
central nervous system (CNS)
C
muscles
D
sense organs
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sensory neurons transmit nerve impulses from sense organs (eyes, ears, nose, tongue and touch) to the brain. They also carry nerve impulses to the brain and spinal cord.

Detailed explanation-3: -function. A sensory neuron transmits impulses from a receptor, such as those in the eye or ear, to a more central location in the nervous system, such as the spinal cord or brain.

Detailed explanation-4: -Sensory nerves also known as afferent nerves, carry impulses from sensory receptors towards the brain.

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