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) motor neuron
B) afferent neuron
C) motor and sensory neurons
D) efferent neuron

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The loss of sensation without loss of movement indicates that the afferent neurons, which are responsible for transmitting sensory signals to the brain, are affected. Motor neurons, which control movement, are not implicated as movement is not lost.

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