A nerve cell that receives stimuli from the outside is known as a/an:
Correct answer: A. Sensory neuron
- A. Sensory neuron
- B. Motor neuron
- C. Efferent neuron
- D. Interneuron
- E. Ganglion
Explanation
A sensory neuron is a nerve cell that detects and responds to external signals via receptors and converts this information into electrical impulses. These electrical responses are then transmitted to interneurons via sensory neurons, where information is processed and signals are sent to the effectors through motor neurons.
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