Question
Distinguish between :
afferent neurons and efferent neurons
afferent neurons and efferent neurons
✓
Answer
Differences between sensory nerves and motor nerves
| S. No. | Sensory Nerves | Motor Nerves |
| 1. | They carry nerve impulses from receptors to CNS. | The nerves which carry nerve impulses from CNS to the efferent. |
| 2. | They are sensory in nature. | They are motor in nature. |
| 3. | They are unipolar. | They are multi-polar. |
| 4. | Ex.: Olfactory nerves. | Ex.: Abducens nerves. |
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