What type of fibers transmit information from the heart to the central nervous system?

The correct choice emphasizes the role of sensory fibers in conveying information from the heart to the central nervous system. Sensory fibers are responsible for transmitting signals regarding physiological states, including the heart's status. Specifically, these fibers relay information about changes in blood pressure, heart rate, and other cardiac conditions through various types of sensory receptors located in the heart itself.

These sensory receptors, including baroreceptors and chemoreceptors, are vital for maintaining homeostasis. They detect parameters such as blood pressure and chemical composition and send signals via sensory fibers to the brain. This communication allows the central nervous system to respond appropriately, adjusting heart rate and blood vessel constriction in order to maintain proper physiological balance.

In contrast, motor fibers are primarily associated with initiating movement and controlling voluntary actions, not with transmitting heart data. Sympathetic and parasympathetic fibers are part of the autonomic nervous system that regulates involuntary functions of the heart but do not convey sensory information back to the central nervous system. Thus, while they are crucial for heart regulation, they don't play the role of transmitting information from the heart to the brain. The specificity of sensory fibers in communicating the heart's condition is what makes them the correct answer in this context.