PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
transmit impuls from receptor to central nervous system
A
sensory neurone
B
motor neurone
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Afferent, or sensory, neurons carry impulses from peripheral sense receptors to the CNS. They usually have long dendrites and relatively short axons. Efferent, or motor, neurons transmit impulses from the CNS to effector organs such as muscles and glands. Efferent neurons usually have short dendrites and long axons.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sensory neurons bring signals into the CNS, and motor neurons carry signals out of the CNS.

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