Which nerves carry nerve impulses from the spinal cord to the body?

A) afferent nerves
B) cranial nerves
C) efferent nerves
D) dendrites


C
Explanation: A) Afferent nerves carry impulses toward the spinal cord.
B) Cranial nerves are separate from the spinal cord.
C) Correct!
D) Dendrites are branches at the end of a single neuron.

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