Question

Differentiate between the following:

Sensory nerves and motor nerves.

Answer 1

1. Sensory nerves comprise neurons that transmit impulses from the central nervous system to effector organs.
2. Motor nerves comprise neurons that transmit impulses from the effector nervous system to the central nervous system.

Sensory nerves	Motor nerves
1. The nerves which transmit impulses from the central nervous system to the effector organs are known as sensory nerves.	1. The nerves which transmit impulses from the receptor organs to the central nervous system are known as motor nerves.
2. These nerves are made up of sensory neurons.	2. These nerves are made up of motor neurons.