Neurons that carry messages from the sense organs to the spinal cord or the brain are called ________ neurons.
A) afferent
B) sensory
C) inter-
D) efferent

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Afferent neurons carry messages from the sensory organs to the brain or spinal cord, while efferent neurons carry messages from the brain or spinal cord to the muscles or glands. Therefore, option A is the correct answer. Option B is also correct, but it is not as specific as option A. Inter-neurons are located in the spinal cord or brain and act as intermediaries between sensory and motor neurons. Option D is incorrect because efferent neurons carry messages away from the brain or spinal cord, not towards them.

Neurons That Carry Messages from the Sense Organs to the Spinal