PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are the TWO parts of the peripheral (outer) nervous system?
A
Brain
B
Sensory Organs
C
Spinal Cord
D
Nerves
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The peripheral nervous system has two divisions: Somatic Nervous System. Autonomic Nervous System.

Detailed explanation-2: -Nerves of the peripheral nervous system are classified based on the types of neurons they contain-sensory, motor or mixed nerves (if they contain both sensory and motor neurons), as well as the direction of information flow – towards or away from the brain.

Detailed explanation-3: -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.

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