Question

bio - 201 topic 5: neuronal communication and the brain
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what is the role of sensory neurons?
carry information from the sensory receptors in the body to the brain and spinal cord.
sensory neurons are responsible for producing hormones in the body.
carry information from the brain and spinal cord to the sensory receptors in the body.
they are responsible for carrying information from the motor neurons to the brain and spinal cord.
sensory neurons are responsible for carrying electrical signals between neurons.

Explanation:

Sensory neurons function to transmit information from sensory receptors (which detect stimuli like touch, light, etc.) to the central nervous - system (brain and spinal cord). They are not involved in hormone production, nor do they carry information in the opposite direction (from brain/spinal cord to sensory receptors), from motor neurons to the brain/spinal cord, or just electrical signals between neurons in general.

Answer:

Carry information from the sensory receptors in the body to the brain and spinal cord.