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Moving from an external stimulus to a motor response, which sequence of neural elements is correct?

Correct answer A. Afferent nerve, interneuron, efferent nerve

Explanation

Afferent (sensory) nerves carry the signal to the central nervous system, interneurons process it, and efferent (motor) nerves carry the command out to muscles, producing the response.

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