Question

Neurons that conduct impulses from the brain or spinal cord to a muscle or gland are

• A. motor neurons
• B. sensory neurons
• C. association neurons
• D. mixed neurons

Answer 1

The correct option is A

motor neurons

The correct option is A.

Explanation of the correct option :

1. They carry motor impulses from the CNS to effector organs.
2. They are multipolar neurons.
3. They are located at the ventral ganglion part of the spinal cord.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option B:

Sensory neurons carry sensory information from sensory organs to the CNS.

Option C:

Association neurons carry impulses from the motor neuron to the CNS.

Option D:

Mixed neurons perform the function of both sensory nerves and motor nerves.

Final answer: Neurons that conduct impulses from the brain or spinal cord to a muscle or gland are motor neurons.