Some ________ neurons are specialized to detect stimuli, whereas ________ neurons send signals to the effectors of the nervous system.

A. efferent; inter-
B. afferent; inter-
C. afferent; efferent
D. efferent; afferent
E. motor; sensory


Answer: C

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