WAEC Biology 2007 Question 21

Question 21

Nervous Coordination

A neurone that transmits impulses directly from sensory cells is called

  1. A.an afferent neurone
  2. B.an efferent neurone
  3. C.a relay neurone
  4. D.a peripheral neurone
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Answer: A (an afferent neurone)

Explanation

Afferent (sensory) neurones carry impulses from receptors towards the central nervous system.