A motor neuron _____,whereas a sensory neuron _____.
A) communicates electrically; communicates chemically
B) is efferent; is afferent
C) communicates chemically; communicates electrically
D) is afferent; is efferent

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A motor neuron is efferent, meaning it transmits signals from the central nervous system to muscles or glands, while a sensory neuron is afferent, meaning it transmits signals from sensory receptors to the central nervous system. Option A is incorrect because both neurons communicate electrically through action potentials, but they may also communicate chemically at synapses. Option C is incorrect because sensory neurons do not communicate chemically in their role as afferent neurons. Option D is incorrect because sensory neurons are afferent, not efferent.

A Motor Neuron _____,Whereas a Sensory Neuron _____

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