PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

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 sensory (afferent) division carries sensory signals by way of afferent nerve fibers from receptors in the central nervous system (CNS). It can be further subdivided into somatic and visceral divisions. The somatic sensory division carries signals from receptors in the skin, muscles, bones and joints.

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. ACh is released from the motor neurons, and stimulates skeletal muscle, causing it to contract.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Sensory Division They include sight, hearing, balance, touch, taste, and smell.

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