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A sensory neuron transmits impulses from the central nervous system to the receptor.


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True
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False
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Solution

The correct option is B False

Sensory neurons:

  1. The neuron which carries nerve impulses from receptors to the spinal cord is a sensory neuron and is also called an afferent neuron.
  2. Efferent or motor neurons carry impulses away from the spinal cord to effectors.
  3. Relay neuron connects afferent and efferent neurons.

Final answer: The given statement is false.


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