Question

the sensory receptors, neurons and their pathways make up the _____ division of the nervous system.
o somatic
o efferent
o afferent
o involuntary
o voluntary

Explanation:

• Somatic: Refers to the part of the peripheral nervous system that controls voluntary movements, not specifically about sensory receptors.
• Efferent: Carries motor signals away from the central nervous system (CNS), not related to sensory input.
• Afferent: Transmits sensory information (from sensory receptors) to the CNS. Sensory receptors, neurons, and their pathways are part of the afferent division as they bring in sensory data.
• Involuntary: Relates to functions not under conscious control (like autonomic functions), not about sensory pathways.
• Voluntary: Associated with conscious motor control, not sensory input.

Answer:

C. afferent