Neurons that carry information from the senses to the spinal cord are called ________.
A) motor neurons
B) interneurons
C) sensory neurons
D) reflexes

Question

Neurons that carry information from the senses to the spinal cord are called ________.
A) motor neurons
B) interneurons 
C) sensory neurons 
D) reflexes

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Sensory neurons are responsible for carrying information from the senses to the spinal cord. Motor neurons, on the other hand, carry information from the spinal cord to the muscles, while interneurons are responsible for relaying information between neurons. Reflexes are rapid, automatic responses to specific stimuli that are mediated by the spinal cord without involvement of the brain.

Neurons That Carry Information from the Senses to the Spinal