Sensory neurons are neurons which:
A)have no direct contact with the world
B)make the initial contact with the environment
C)carry messages to muscles and glands that produce behavioral responses
D)remove waste products and speed neural transmission

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Sensory neurons make the initial contact with the environment by detecting stimuli and converting them into neural impulses that can be processed by the brain. They are responsible for our ability to sense touch, taste, smell, sight, and hearing. Option A is incorrect as sensory neurons do have a direct contact with the world. Option C is incorrect as this describes motor neurons, which carry messages from the brain and spinal cord to muscles and glands. Option D is incorrect as this describes the role of glial cells in the nervous system, which support and nourish neurons, and help to remove waste products while enhancing neural transmission.

Sensory Neurons Are Neurons Which