EVERYDAY SCIENCE

SCIENCE

NERVOUS SYSTEM

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What are the two types of the Peripheral Nervous System?
A
Automatic, Somatic
B
Peripheral, Central
C
Nervous System, Digestive System
D
None of these
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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.

Detailed explanation-2: -The somatic nervous system consists of both afferent (sensory) and efferent (motor) nerves [1].

Detailed explanation-3: -The somatic nervous system consists of nerves that go to the skin and muscles and is involved in conscious activities. The autonomic nervous system consists of nerves that connect the CNS to the visceral organs such as the heart, stomach, and intestines. It mediates unconscious activities.

Detailed explanation-4: -The autonomic nervous system has two main divisions: Sympathetic. Parasympathetic.

Detailed explanation-5: -Somatic Nervous System. Autonomic Nervous System.

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