LaKeisha stepped on a piece of glass and quickly pulled her foot away from that sharp object. Which of the following are responsible for sending a message to the muscles in LaKeisha's foot, resulting in her pulling her foot away from the piece of glass?

a) motor neurons
b) interneurons
c) sensory neurons
d) reflexes


ANS: A, Motor neurons carry messages from the brain and spinal cord to other parts of the body, including muscles, skin, and glands.

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