Question 43

Which direction of information flow identifies a motor neuron?

From a light source into the eye
From a receptor toward the spinal cord
From the central nervous system toward a muscle or glandCorrect answer
From the blood into every neuron

Explanation

Motor neurons conduct commands away from the central nervous system to effectors such as muscles or glands. Carrying input from a receptor toward the spinal cord describes a sensory neuron rather than a motor neuron.

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