ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does the peripheral nervous system do?
A
Help you learn new facts
B
Help nerve impulses move
C
Controls balance and coordination
D
Delivers messages from the Central Nervous system to body
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Neurons are the cells that send and relay signals through your nervous system, using both electrical and chemical signals. Each neuron consists of: Cell body: This is the main part of the cell.

Detailed explanation-2: -The peripheral nervous system is a network of nerves that runs throughout the head, neck, and body. It carries messages to and from the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord). Together, the peripheral nervous system and the central nervous system form the nervous system.

Detailed explanation-3: -Nerves In the Peripheral Nervous System Sensory: Connects the brain and spinal cord to your skin and allow you to feel pain and other sensations. Autonomic: Controls involuntary function (e.g., blood pressure, digestion, heart rate). Motor: Connects the brain and spinal cord to muscles to stimulate movement.

Detailed explanation-4: -Your peripheral nervous system is the network of nerves that transmit (carry) signals from all over your body to your spinal cord, which is part of your central nervous system.

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