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Question
Distinguish between Afferent neurons and efferent neurons.
Solution
| Afferent neurons | Efferent neurons | |
| 1. | The afferent neuron conducts nerve impulses towards the brain or the spinal cord. | The efferent neuron conducts nerve impulses from the brain or spinal cord to the effector organs, such as muscles or glands. |
| 2. | They are sensory in nature. | They are motor in nature. |
| 3. | These are called afferent nerves. | These are called efferent nerves. |
| 4. | They are unipolar. | These are multipolar. |
| 5. | These transmit impulses from the sensory organ to the central nervous system. | These carry reactions from the central nervous system to the efferent system. |
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