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What Is a Neuron?

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Which neuron sends signal to the spinal cord and brain?

A

Associated neuron

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B

Motor neuron

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C

Both A and B

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D

Sensory neuron

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Solution

The correct option is C Sensory neuron
Sensory neurons are the ones which respond to touch, sound, light and all other stimuli convey the impulse from the receptor (sense organ) to the main nervous system (the brain or spinal cord). Therefore the correct answer is option D.

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Q. Question 5
Which is the correct sequence of the components of a reflex arc?

(a) Receptors→ Muscles→ Sensory neuron→ Motor neuron→ Spinal cord
(b) Receptors→ Motor neuron → Spinal cord → Sensory neuron → Muscle
(c) Receptors → Spinal cord → Sensory neuron → Motor neuron → Muscle
(d) Receptors → Sensory neuron → Spinal cord → Motor neuron → Muscle

The neuron which carries nerve impulses from receptors to spinal cord is called sensory neuron.

Q. Question 5
Which is the correct sequence of the components of a reflex arc?

(a) Receptors→ Muscles→ Sensory neuron→ Motor neuron→ Spinal cord
(b) Receptors→ Motor neuron → Spinal cord → Sensory neuron → Muscle
(c) Receptors → Spinal cord → Sensory neuron → Motor neuron → Muscle
(d) Receptors → Sensory neuron → Spinal cord → Motor neuron → Muscle

Q. One of the following gives the correct sequence of the components in a reflex arc. This is :
(a) Receptors → Muscle → Sensory neuron → Motor neuron → Spinal cord
(b) Receptors → Motor neuron → Spinal cord → Sensory neuron → Muscle
(c) Receptors → Spinal cord → Sensory neuron → Motor neuron → Muscle
(d) Receptors → Sensory neuron → Spinal cord → Motor neuron → Muscle

Q. Receptor, Spinal cord, Effector, Motor neuron, Sensory neuron.

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