In the context of the pathways in the nervous system,afferent nerves carry information
A)out of the brain and spinal cord to other areas of the body.
B)to the brain and spinal cord via sensory receptors.
C)out of the endocrine system to muscles and glands in the body.
D)to the heart and lungs from the muscles and glands.

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Afferent nerves carry sensory information from sensory receptors to the brain and spinal cord. They are also known as sensory nerves. Option A is incorrect because efferent nerves carry information from the brain and spinal cord to other areas of the body. Option C is incorrect because the endocrine system is not part of the nervous system. Option D is incorrect because the heart and lungs are not involved in the pathways of the nervous system.

In the Context of the Pathways in the Nervous System,afferent