NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

EMBRYOLOGY

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
All the other neurons that aren’t part of the central nervous system are part of the ____ nervous system
A
peripheral
B
outer
C
inside
D
pulmonary
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The nervous system uses electrical and chemical means to help all parts of the body to communicate with each other. The brain and spinal cord make up the central nervous system. Nerves everywhere else in the body are part of the 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: -As with the central nervous system, the basic cell units of the peripheral central nervous system are neurons. Each neuron has a long process, known as the axon, which transmits the electrochemical signals through which neurons communicate.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer and Explanation: The correct answer: Among the given options b) cranial nerves is not a part of the central nervous system. The cranial nerves are considered to be part of the peripheral nervous system which is associated with neural control of some of the major functions around the body.

There is 1 question to complete.