Find the correct function of the efferent nerves from the following options.

Conduct information from CNS to the effector organ

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Conduct information from effector organ to the CNS

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Both A and B

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Solution

The correct option is A
Conduct information from CNS to the effector organ

Efferent nerve fibres conduct nerve impulses from the CNS to the effector organs such as muscles and glands. They are also called motor nerves because they carry information from the CNS for motor response.

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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.

\begin{matrix} Neuron & Function 1. Sensory neuron & a. Conduct impulses from CNS to effector organs. 2. Motor neuron & b. Integration in nervous system. 3. Association neuron & c. Conduct impulses from sensory organs to CNS. \end{matrix}

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.

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