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lo 6.1. what is the function of sensory neurons?
detect changes in the environment and transmit this information to the spinal cord
detect changes in the environment and transmit this information to the muscles
detect changes in the environment and transmit this information to the brain
generate changes in the environment and transmit this information to the brain
detect changes in the brain and transmit this information to the environment

Explanation:

Sensory neurons are specialized cells that detect stimuli in the environment such as light, sound, touch, temperature, and chemicals. They then transmit this sensory - information to the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord). The most common and direct destination for the information they carry is the brain for processing and interpretation.

Answer:

C. Detect changes in the environment and transmit this information to the brain