Question

question 9 of 10
what do sensory neurons do?
a. connect parts of the brain
b. control muscle movement
c. detect feel and smell
d. connect the brain to the spinal cord

Explanation:

Sensory neurons are responsible for detecting stimuli such as touch (feel), smell, taste, sight, and sound. They send this sensory information to the central nervous system.

• Option A: Neurons that connect parts of the brain are typically inter - neurons within the brain's neural networks, not sensory neurons.
• Option B: Motor neurons (not sensory neurons) are mainly involved in controlling muscle movement.
• Option D: Neurons that connect the brain to the spinal cord are part of the central nervous system's communication pathways but are not sensory neurons. Sensory neurons have the specific function of detecting external and internal stimuli like feel and smell, which aligns with option C.

Answer:

C. Detect feel and smell