A neuron in the aorta detects oxygen content in the blood and relays this information to the brain. This neuron is a ________ of the ________ pathway.

A. sensory receptor; efferent
B. effector; efferent
C. sensory receptor; afferent
D. effector; afferent


Answer: C

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