ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The part of the nervous system that consists of nerves that branch out from the CNS (central nervous system) and connect to other body parts
A
Sympathetic
B
Parasympathetic
C
Autonomic
D
Peripheral
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The peripheral nervous system consists of the nerves that branch out from the brain and spinal cord. These nerves form the communication network between the CNS and the body parts.

Detailed explanation-2: -The central nervous system is made up of the brain and spinal cord. The peripheral nervous system is made up of nerves that branch off from the spinal cord and extend to all parts of the body.

Detailed explanation-3: -the peripheral nervous system, or PNS, which consists of nerves that connect the CNS to the rest of the body.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer and Explanation: The correct answer is Nuclei. In CNS, a cluster of neurons is called a nucleus whereas in PNS these termed as ganglion.

Detailed explanation-5: -The peripheral nervous system is divided into two main parts: Autonomic nervous system (ANS): Controls involuntary bodily functions and regulates glands. Somatic nervous system (SNS): Controls muscle movement and relays information from ears, eyes and skin to the central nervous system.

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