Question

Give two examples of sensory nerves

Answer 1

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Somatic nervous system ia basically divided into two types of nerves - sensory nerves and motor nerves.

◆ Sensory nerve -

• Nerves which carry sensory signals from sensory end organs to central nervous system are called sensory nerves.

# Examples of sensory nerves -

• Olfactory nerve
• Optic nerve
• Vestibulocochear nerve
• Sural nerve
• Cutaneous nerves

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Answer 2

Answer:

Pacinian corpuscles

Optic nerve

Cutaneous nerves

Explanation:

Sensory nerves are very important because they carry the information just like processing circuits. Nerves are the bundle of neurons which are located through out the skin, organs, brain everywhere. Sensory nevres are classified into different types according to their type of stimuli they react to. Pacinian corpuscles are the type of receptors situated in ending of nerves which are  sensitive to pressure/ touch. Optic nerve or the sensory nerve is for vision.