sensory nerve
US /ˈsen.sər.i ˌnɜːrv/
UK /ˈsen.sər.i ˌnɜːrv/
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a nerve that carries sensory information toward the central nervous system from sensory receptors
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The sensory nerve transmits signals from the skin to the brain, allowing us to feel touch and temperature.
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Damage to a sensory nerve can result in numbness or loss of sensation.