Neurons Whose Primary Purpose Is to Collect Information from the Sensory

question 361

Multiple Choice

Neurons whose primary purpose is to collect information from the sensory organs and carry that information to the spinal cord or brain are called __________.

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

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Definitions:

Dispositional Influences

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Confederate

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Obedience Research

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