Signals originating from the somatic sensory structures (related to touch, tempe
ID: 312213 • Letter: S
Question
Signals originating from the somatic sensory structures (related to touch, temperature, itch, and pain) and the special sensory structures (related to vision, olfaction, gustation, audition, and equilibrium) travel first through the:
(a) Afferent division of the peripheral nervous system
(b) Central nervous system
(c) Sympathetic branch of the autonomic branch of the efferent division of the peripheral nervous system
(d) Parasympathetic branch of the autonomic branch of the efferent division of the peripheral nervous system
Explanation / Answer
Correct answer is option A. Afferent Division of the peripheral nervous system.
Afferent Division carries signals from the sensory organs to the brain.