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Sensory neurons are nerves that take in information from either the outside world, or from within the body itself. Sensory neurons communicate this information to the brain which then issues a response. Sensory nerves take in and communicate information about heat, cold, pressure, pain, position and more.

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Sensory neurons carry impulses from the sense organs to the brain and spinal cord. They are referred to as afferent neurons.

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