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Neural Control and Coordination — BIOLOGY STD 11 Science — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ScienceBIOLOGYNeural Control and Coordination2 Marks
Question
Distinguish between afferent neurons and efferent neurons.
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Answer

Afferent neurons and efferent neurons:
Afferent neurons Efferent neurons
Afferent neuron conducts nerve impulses toward the brain or the spinal cord. Efferent neuron conducts nerve impulses from the brain or spinal cord to the effector organs such as muscles or glands.

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