MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

NEUROLOGY

PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is NOT part of the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?
A
axons
B
sensory receptors
C
spinal cord
D
motor neurons
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Which of the following is not a part of peripheral nervous system? Explanation: Peripheral nervous system lies outside the brain and spinal cord. Spinal cord is not a part of peripheral nervous system.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: The correct answer is D. spinal cord. The spinal cord is part of the CNS and not the PNS.

Detailed explanation-3: -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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