Which statement regarding the nervous system is true?

A) Sensory neurons convey signals from the central nervous system (CNS) to sensory receptors.
B) Motor neurons convey signals from the CNS to effector cells.
C) The peripheral nervous system (PNS) is composed entirely of nerves.
D) The CNS includes the brain and peripheral nerves.


Answer: B

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