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What is the difference between afferent and efferent neurons?

Options

  1. AAfferent neurons are sensory neurons while the efferent neurons are motor neurons
  2. BAfferent neurons are located in the brain and spinal cord while the efferent neurons are located in the sense
  3. CCannot be defined
  4. DBoth A and B are correct

Correct answer

D. Both A and B are correct

Step-by-step solution

Afferent neurons are sensory neurons while the efferent neurons are motor neurons and Afferent neurons are located in the brain and spinal cord while the efferent neurons are located in the sense organs are the differences between afferent and efferent neurons

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