PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
these nerves carry impulses away from the CNS.
A
dendrites
B
afferent nerves
C
bones
D
efferent nerves
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Motor neurons (also referred to as efferent neurons) are the nerve cells responsible for carrying signals away from the central nervous system towards muscles to cause movement.

Detailed explanation-2: -Due to their function, nerve fibers which carry afferent impulses are known as afferent nerves or sensory nerves, and those nerve fibers which carry efferent impulses are known as efferent nerves or motor nerves.

Detailed explanation-3: -The nerves that carry the impulse from receptors to the CNS is afferent nerve. The nerve that carries the response from CNS to the effector organ is efferent nerve.

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