Mary put her hand on a hot stove. Which type of neuron is responsible for sending a pain message towards her spinal cord?
A) motor neuron
B) interneuron
C) sensory neuron
D) efferent neuron
Answer: C
Rationale: Sensory neurons bring information from the bodily senses (e.g., touch, pain, temperature) toward the spinal cord and brain.
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