Multiple Choice
Information about a sensory stimulus such as touch can be prevented from reaching the central nervous system by chemically blocking
A) touch receptors in the central nervous system.
B) afferent neurons from the sensory cells detecting touch.
C) graded potentials in interneurons.
D) efferent neurons carrying information to the spinal cord.
E) neurotransmitter release from interneurons in the brain.
Correct Answer:
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