What type of neuron conducts impulses toward the central nervous system (CNS)?

The type of neuron that conducts impulses toward the central nervous system is known as an afferent pathway. Afferent neurons, also referred to as sensory neurons, carry information from sensory receptors in the body to the CNS, allowing the brain to process and interpret sensory input. This process is crucial for reflex actions and for the perception of stimuli, such as touch, sound, and sight.

In contrast, efferent pathways are responsible for transmitting impulses away from the CNS to muscles and glands, facilitating actions and responses in the body. Interneurons serve as connectors within the CNS, processing information between sensory and motor pathways but do not conduct impulses toward the CNS. Motor neurons, which are a type of efferent neuron, specifically transmit signals that lead to muscle contraction and movement. Thus, it is the afferent pathway that specifically functions to convey sensory information to the central nervous system.