Question

differentiate between the function of sensory and motor nerves

Answer 1

Sensory neurons bring sensoryimpulse from sensory organs to the central nervous system, whereasmotor neurons carry motor impulses from the central nervous system to specific effectors. ... Motor neurons do not generate commands to communicate with muscles, but receive from sensory neurons.

Answer 2

SENSORY NERVES: Sensory neurons carry signals from the outer parts of your body (periphery) into the central nervous system.

MOTOR NERVES: Motor neurons (motoneurons) carry signals from the central nervous system to the outer parts (muscles, skin, glands) of your body.