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Nerve Conduction — Quiz

Question 4 • Biology

Which words list the correct order of activated neurons in a reflex arc?

Answer
A
effector, motor, interneuron, sensory, receptor
B
receptor, sensory, interneuron, motor, effector
C
interneuron, sensory, receptor, effector, motor
D
effector, receptor, sensory, interneuron, motor

Explanation

A reflex arc begins when a receptor detects a stimulus. The signal travels along a sensory neuron to an interneuron in the spinal cord, then along a motor neuron to an effector, such as a muscle. Therefore, the correct order is receptor, sensory, interneuron, motor, effector (choice B).

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