NEET BIOLOGY

HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY

CONTROL AND COORDINATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which are the main divisions of the nervous system?
A
afferent and efferent
B
peripheral and central
C
somatic and autonomic
D
sympathetic and parasympathetic
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The central nervous system (defined as the brain and spinal cord) is usually considered to have seven basic parts: the spinal cord, the medulla, the pons, the cerebellum, the midbrain, the diencephalon, and the cerebral hemispheres (Figure 1.10; see also Figure 1.8).

Detailed explanation-2: -The peripheral nervous system is divided into two main parts: Autonomic nervous system (ANS): Controls involuntary bodily functions and regulates glands. Somatic nervous system (SNS): Controls muscle movement and relays information from ears, eyes and skin to the central nervous system.

Detailed explanation-3: -The nervous system consists of two divisions; Central nervous system (CNS) is the integration and command center of the body. Peripheral nervous system (PNS) represents the conduit between the CNS and the body. It is further subdivided into the somatic nervous system (SNS) and the autonomic nervous system (ANS).

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