The Sensory Receptors, Neurons and Pathways Make Up the ________

Question

The sensory receptors, neurons and pathways make up the ________ division of the nervous system.
A) voluntary
B) efferent
C) afferent
D) involuntary
E) somatic

Accepted Answer

The sensory receptors, neurons and pathways make up the afferent division of the nervous system, responsible for detecting and transmitting sensory information from the body to the central nervous system. The efferent division is responsible for transmitting motor commands from the central nervous system to the muscles and glands of the body. The somatic division refers to the part of the efferent division that controls voluntary movement, while the involuntary division (also known as the autonomic division) controls involuntary functions such as heart rate and digestion. Therefore, A, B, D, and E are all incorrect choices.