PATHOLOGY MCQ
NERVOUS SYSTEM
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Question
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Peripheral Nervous System
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consists of a network of nerves that branch out to body
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controls involuntary actions such as breathing and heart rate
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coordinates actions of muscles and helps maintain balance
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located in the skull has 3 main regions
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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 consists of nerves and ganglia, which lie outside the brain and the spinal cord. The main function of the PNS is to connect the CNS to the limbs and organs, essentially serving as a relay between the brain and spinal cord and the rest of the body.
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