Neurons That Carry Signals from the Central Nervous System to the Peripheral

question 17

Multiple Choice

Neurons that carry signals from the central nervous system to the peripheral nervous system are called ___.

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

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