EVERYDAY SCIENCE

SCIENCE

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The afferent division of the PNS is also called the ____ division.
A
motor
B
sensory
C
somatic
D
autonomic
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The peripheral nervous system is further subdivided into an afferent (sensory) division and an efferent (motor) division. The afferent or sensory division transmits impulses from peripheral organs to the CNS.

Detailed explanation-2: -The afferent division consists of neurons that are bringing sensory information about the periphery toward the CNS, while the efferent division consists of neurons that are conveying information away from the CNS, and out to control muscles and organs in the body.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Sensory Division They include sight, hearing, balance, touch, taste, and smell. We have special sense organs for each of these senses.

Detailed explanation-4: -Your somatic nervous system is a subdivision of your peripheral nervous system, which is all of your nervous system except your brain and spinal cord. Your somatic nervous system allows you to move and control muscles throughout your body.

Detailed explanation-5: -Efferent division of the PNS The efferent division sends information from the nervous system to the organs of the body which then carry out the appropriate response. The efferent division is generally a link between the central nervous system and the effector organs so that the CNS can regulate the various responses.

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