Afferent neuron

An afferent neuron is a neuron that carries information from sensory receptors at its peripheral endings to the central nervous system. An afferent neuron is also know as a sensory neuron.

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See also: Afferent neuron, Anatomy, Central nervous system, Edge, Neuron, Sensory receptor