Which of the Following Type of Neuron Conducts Impulses from the Somatic

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following type of neuron conducts impulses from the somatic receptors into the brain stem or spinal cord?

• A) first order neuron
• B) second order neuron
• C) third order neuron
• D) both first order and second order neurons
• E) None of these answer choices are correct.

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