Neurons that carry signals from the central nervous system to the peripheral nervous system are called ___.
A) afferent neurons
B) efferent neurons
C) interneurons
D) sensory neurons

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Efferent neurons carry signals from the central nervous system to the peripheral nervous system, while afferent neurons carry signals from the peripheral nervous system to the central nervous system. Interneurons are neurons that communicate between other neurons, and sensory neurons are a type of afferent neuron that specifically detect sensory information.

Neurons That Carry Signals from the Central Nervous System to the Peripheral