Neuron — Afferent

Without you, the body would be "blind" to its environment. You aren't just for emergencies like heat; you are the reason we can: Afferent Neuron Cell Types - CZ CELLxGENE CellGuide

: These are your "ears," specialized branches that pick up the initial signal from the sensors. afferent neuron

: Unlike many other cells, yours often sits in a little roadside station called a ganglion , just outside the spinal cord, keeping you fueled for the trip. Delivering the News Without you, the body would be "blind" to its environment