Asked by Roxana Contreras on Apr 28, 2024

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Handyman Holmes just hit his thumb with a hammer.Which nerve fibres will transmit the sensation to his central nervous system

A)  sympathetic nerve fibres
B)  efferent nerve fibres 
C)  autonomic nerve fibres
D)  afferent nerve fibres

Afferent Nerve Fibres

Sensory nerve fibers that carry impulses towards the central nervous system.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, which integrates information and coordinates the activities of all parts of the body.

  • Depict the constructional and functional differentiation within the nervous system.
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Octavio LimpiasApr 30, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Afferent nerve fibres transmit sensory information from the periphery to the central nervous system, meaning they would be responsible for transmitting the sensation of Handyman Holmes hitting his thumb with a hammer to his brain. Sympathetic nerve fibres are responsible for the fight or flight response, efferent nerve fibres transmit motor information from the central nervous system to the periphery, and autonomic nerve fibres control involuntary bodily functions.