Neurons Whose Primary Purpose Is to Carry Messages from the Spinal

question 109

Multiple Choice

Neurons whose primary purpose is to carry messages from the spinal cord or the brain to the muscles and glands are called __________.

• A)afferent neurons
• B)active neurons
• C)efferent neurons
• D)interneurons

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