1.)Neurons are classified bye the...

Question

(Answer) Direction they carry impulses. I think its because the impulses go to different places, to its different neurons.

2.) Your alarm wakes you up in the morning and reminds you to get ready to go to school. Which type of neuron receives the sounds of the alarm?
(Answer) Sensory Neuron, but I don't understand why.

Im not sure why, though

Answer 1

1. afferent vs. efferent vs. interneurons (look up)

2. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cochlear_nerve