Nerve pathway of a simple reflex. When the sensory nerve ending is stimulated, a nerve impulse travels along a sensory (afferent) neuron to the spinal cord. Here an association neuron transfers the impulse to a motor (efferent) neuron.
Deeds are instruments used to record ownership interests. When you purchase or otherwise come into ownership of real estate such as a house, you gain an ownership interest in it. Ownership interests in real estate can be solely held or divided among several people.
Home Improvements -- Adding to Your Basis. An important part of the ownership of a home is the preparation for its eventual sale. A good example of this is maintaining records of any capital improvements that you make to the house, since the value of these add to the basis of your house.