A neuron that conducts pain sensations to the central nervous system would be classified as a(n)
A)motor neuron.
B)sensory or afferent neuron.
C)efferent neuron.
D)association neuron.
E)interneuron.

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Sensory or afferent neurons are responsible for carrying sensory information from various receptors to the central nervous system (CNS), including pain sensations. Motor neurons (A) carry signals from the CNS to muscles and glands, efferent neurons (C) carry signals from the CNS to peripheral organs, association neurons (D) connect sensory and motor neurons within the CNS, and interneurons (E) integrate and process information within the CNS.

A Neuron That Conducts Pain Sensations to the Central Nervous