Afferent nerve fibres conduct nerve impulses from the sensory organs to the CNS. Hence, it is also known as sensory nerve fibre.

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Identify the incorrect statement(s).

I. The nerves carrying impulses from CNS to the peripheral system are Sensory nerves or Afferent nerves

II. The nerves carrying impulses from the peripheral system to CNS are Motor nerves or Efferent nerves

III. Sensory system coordinates auditory, visual, touch receptors etc.

IV. Motor system coordinates impulses towards effector organs.

Identify the incorrect statement(s) regarding the components of PNS.

I. The nerves carrying impulses from CNS to peripheral system are sensory nerves or afferent nerves

II. The nerves carrying impulses from peripheral system to CNS are motor nerves or efferent nerves

III. Afferent nerves bring in impulses from the auditory, visual and touch receptors.

IV. Efferent nerves coordinates impulses towards effector organs.

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