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What is the difference between sensory neuron and motor neuron?

A sensory neuron carries signals from receptors to the CNS; a motor neuron carries commands from the CNS to muscles/glands.

A sensory neuron carries signals from receptors to the CNS; a motor neuron carries commands from the CNS to muscles/glands. A reliable way to keep them apart is to focus on what each one is defined by, not just the similar-sounding words.

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sensory neuron vs motor neuron

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