AP Psychology Flashcards: Overview Of The Nervous System

Study Overview Of The Nervous System in AP Psychology with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

Identify the type of neuron that carries signals to the CNS.

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ANSWER

Sensory neurons. Also called afferent neurons; detect environmental changes.

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A spinal cord interneuron links sensory input to motor output; what is its primary function?

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