JAMB Biology 1985 Question 40

Question 40

Nervous Coordination

In a mammal, stimulus is transferred from the receptor muscle to the central nervous system through the

  1. A.motor neurons
  2. B.effector muscles
  3. C.dendrites
  4. D.sensory neurons
  5. E.synapses.
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Answer: D (sensory neurons)

Explanation

Sensory neurons carry impulses from receptors to the brain or spinal cord. Motor neurons carry them out to the effectors.