What is True of a Mixed Nerve

Question

What is true of a mixed nerve?
A) It contains only efferent axons.
B) It contains both afferent and efferent axons.
C) It is found only in the central nervous system.
D) It contains only afferent axons.

Accepted Answer

Mixed nerves contain both afferent (sensory) and efferent (motor) axons, allowing them to transmit signals in both directions between the central nervous system and various parts of the body.