Explain the difference between afferent and an efferent neuron.

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Afferent neurons:
These neurons carry information to the central nervous system (CNS).
Efferent neurons:
These neurons carry information away from the CNS to the muscles or glands of the body.
Difference between afferent neurons and efferent neurons:
Afferent Neurons
Efferent Neurons
They have short axons and long dendrites. They have long axon and short dendrites.
These neurons conduct impulses from the receptors of the body to the CNS. These neurons conduct impulses from the CNS to the effectors.
The neurons are sensory in nature. The neurons are motor in nature.

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Afferent Neurons	Efferent Neurons
They have short axons and long dendrites.	They have long axon and short dendrites.
These neurons conduct impulses from the receptors of the body to the CNS.	These neurons conduct impulses from the CNS to the effectors.
The neurons are sensory in nature.	The neurons are motor in nature.