MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The part of the nervous system that consists of nerves that branch out from the CNS and connect to other body parts
A
Sympathetic
B
Parasympathetic
C
Autonomic
D
Peripheral
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 somatic nervous system contains both afferent nerves traveling from the periphery towards the CNS and efferent nerves that are responsible for sending signals from the CNS to the periphery.

Detailed explanation-3: -The nervous system is made up of the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system: The central nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord. The peripheral nervous system includes the nerves that run throughout the whole body.

Detailed explanation-4: -the peripheral nervous system, or PNS, which consists of nerves that connect the CNS to the rest of the body.

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