MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Peripheral Nervous System
A
consists of a network of nerves that branch out to body
B
controls involuntary actions such as breathing and heart rate
C
coordinates actions of muscles and helps maintain balance
D
located in the skull has 3 main regions
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: -Your peripheral nervous system (PNS) is that part of your nervous system that lies outside your brain and spinal cord. It plays key role in both sending information from different areas of your body back to your brain, as well as carrying out commands from your brain to various parts of your body.

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