GENERAL HISTOLOGY

NERVOUS SYSTEM SPECIAL SENSE

PERIPHERAL NERVE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Peripheral Nervous System is divided into the Somatic System and the Autonomic System
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
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. The peripheral nervous system is further subdivided into the somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is (D): It includes a sensory division and a motor division. The peripheral nervous system includes all nervous tissue located outside the brain and the spinal cord. It contains two main divisions: sensory and motor.

Detailed explanation-3: -The efferent or motor division transmits impulses from the CNS out to the peripheral organs to cause an effect or action. Finally, the efferent or motor division is again subdivided into the somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system.

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