What brings information from the central nervous system (CNS) to the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?
A) Motor nerves
B) Synapses
C) Afferent neurons
D) Sensory nerves
D
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The PNS is composed of sensory receptors that bring information into the CNS and motor nerves that carry information away from the CNS to facilitate response to stimuli. Synapses are the gaps between neurons. Afferent fibers are nerve axons that run from the peripheral receptors into the CNS.
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