Sensory neurons are also referred to as ________ neurons, and motor neurons are referred to as ________ neurons.

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Sensory neurons are afferent neurons because they carry sensory information from the sensory receptors towards the central nervous system. Motor neurons are efferent neurons because they carry motor commands from the central nervous system towards the effectors (muscles or glands). Therefore, option B is the correct answer.

Sensory Neurons Are Also Referred to as ________ Neurons, and Motor