You have lost the sensation, but not movement, in one of your hands due to a problem with your spinal cord neurons. Based upon these symptoms, what type of neuron was most likely affected?
A)afferent neuron
B)motor neuron
C)motor and sensory neurons
D)efferent neuron

Question

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Afferent neurons are responsible for transmitting sensory signals from the body to the central nervous system. Losing sensation but retaining movement indicates a problem with these sensory neurons, not the motor neurons that control movement.

You Have Lost the Sensation, but Not Movement, in One