Which neurons carry messages from the CNS to muscles, organs and glands?

Which neurons carry messages from the CNS to muscles, organs and glands?

• A. Motor Neurons
• B. Sensory Neurons
• C. Interneurons
• D. Glial Cells

Answer: (A)

Motor neurons are the neurons that carry messages from the central nervous system to muscles, organs and glands. They are the efferent pathway, sending signals away from the brain and spinal cord to activate effectors. In contrast, sensory neurons bring information from the body's receptors to the CNS, interneurons connect neurons within the CNS to process information, and glial cells support neurons but do not transmit motor commands. Motor commands can control voluntary muscles through the somatic system and regulate organs and glands through the autonomic system.

Motor neurons are the neurons that carry messages from the central nervous system to muscles, organs and glands. They are the efferent pathway, sending signals away from the brain and spinal cord to activate effectors. In contrast, sensory neurons bring information from the body's receptors to the CNS, interneurons connect neurons within the CNS to process information, and glial cells support neurons but do not transmit motor commands. Motor commands can control voluntary muscles through the somatic system and regulate organs and glands through the autonomic system.