What Portion of the Peripheral Nervous System Transmits Information from Sensory

question 50

Multiple Choice

What portion of the peripheral nervous system transmits information from sensory receptors to the central nervous system?

• A)somatic nervous system
• B)autonomic nervous system
• C)efferent nervous system
• D)central nervous system
• E)afferent nervous system

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