In a reflex arc, which component is responsible for carrying the impulse from the CNS to the effector organ?
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Correct answer: Motor (Efferent) neuron
The motor neuron carries the 'output' signal from the integration center (brain or spinal cord) to an effector, such as a muscle or gland, to produce a response.
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