Which structure is responsible for transmitting nerve impulses from the peripheral nervous system to the central nervous system?

A. Muscle tissue: Muscle tissue is involved in movement and support, not in detecting sensory stimuli such as temperature changes.

B. Subcutaneous layer: The subcutaneous layer primarily provides insulation and padding for the body, but it contains fewer sensory receptors for temperature detection.

C. Dermis: The dermis houses thermoreceptors, specialized nerve endings that detect changes in temperature. Damage or dysfunction in this layer can impair the ability to sense heat or cold.

D. Epidermis: The epidermis primarily serves as a protective barrier and does not contain the majority of temperature-sensitive sensory receptors.

A. Neutron: Neutrons are neutral subatomic particles found in the nucleus of an atom, contributing to atomic mass and stability.

B. Ion: An ion is not a particle of an atom itself; it is an atom or molecule that has gained or lost electrons, resulting in a net charge.

C. Proton: Protons are positively charged subatomic particles located in the nucleus, defining the atomic number and element identity.

D. Electron: Electrons are negatively charged subatomic particles that orbit the nucleus and are involved in chemical bonding and electrical properties.