Given the following scenario, identify the specific classification of nerve fibers responsible for transmitting the initial sensation and explain your reasoning based on the direction of the signal.

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Afferent fibers are nerve fibers that transmit signals toward a central point, such as the central nervous system (CNS). Within the somatic nervous system, sensory neurons function as afferent fibers, carrying sensory information from the body to the CNS for processing. A useful mnemonic for this is that 'afferent' corresponds with 'arrive,' indicating signals moving toward the CNS.

Afferent Fibers of the Somatic Nervous System

Based on the scenario, explain the specific function of the afferent fibers in the somatic nervous system that allows the brain to register the sensation from the hand.

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