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| − | + | '''Afferent nerves''' carry information from the periphery of an organism towards its [[central nervous system]]. They are commonly called sensory neurons. | |
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| + | ==References== | ||
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| + | * Martin, JH (2003). Neuroanatomy text and atlas 3rd ed., New York: McGraw-Hill. | ||
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| + | * Kandel, ER; Schwartz JH, Jessell TM (2000). Principles of Neural Science, 4th ed., New York: McGraw-Hill. ISBN 0-8385-7701-6. | ||
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| + | [[Category:Biology]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Neuroscience]] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:41, September 6, 2011
Afferent nerves carry information from the periphery of an organism towards its central nervous system. They are commonly called sensory neurons.
References
- Martin, JH (2003). Neuroanatomy text and atlas 3rd ed., New York: McGraw-Hill.
- Kandel, ER; Schwartz JH, Jessell TM (2000). Principles of Neural Science, 4th ed., New York: McGraw-Hill. ISBN 0-8385-7701-6.