PATHOLOGY MCQ
NERVOUS SYSTEM
Question
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Which type of neuron transmits a signal from the central nervous system to an effector such as a muscle?
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sensory
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motor
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relay
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dendrite
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Motor neurons of the spinal cord are part of the central nervous system (CNS) and connect to muscles, glands and organs throughout the body. These neurons transmit impulses from the spinal cord to skeletal and smooth muscles (such as those in your stomach), and so directly control all of our muscle movements.
Detailed explanation-2: -Afferent neurons carry information from sensory receptors found all over the body towards the central nervous system, whereas efferent neurons carry motor information away from the central nervous system to the muscles and glands of the body in order to initiate an action.
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