Sensory Nerves
Also known as: Afferent Craniospinal Nerves; Sensory Craniospinal Nerves
Description
Sensory Nerves are a group of Neurons that transmit Nerve Impulses from Sensory Receptors located in outlying areas of the body to the Spinal Cord via Spinal Nerves. The Cell Bodies (Soma) of Sensory Nerves are located in a specialized area of the Spinal Cord known as the Posterior Root Ganglion (Dorsal Root).
Biological Function of Sensory Nerves
Nervous System
Sensory Nerves carry incoming (afferent) Nerve Impulses associated with the various Senses from Sensory Receptors to the Central Nervous System.
These Substances may Enhance the Function of Sensory Nerves
Vitamins
Inositol may improve the function of Sensory Nerves in Neuropathy patients.
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