MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
what does the peripheral nervous system consist of?
A
it consist of motors.
B
The peripheral nervous system consists of sensory neurons, ganglia (clusters of neurons) and nerves that connect to one another
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 PNS is made up of two divisions: the somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system. The somatic system contains sensory and motor neurons. It sends and receives sensory information and motor signals. The autonomic system is responsible for regulating involuntary body functions.

Detailed explanation-3: -The peripheral nervous system (PNS) consists of cranial and spinal nerves.

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