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What is the main function of the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?
What is the main function of the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?
- To store long-term memories
- To regulate hormone production
- To link the central nervous system to various parts of the body (correct)
- To control voluntary movements
What does the central nervous system comprise of?
What does the central nervous system comprise of?
- Brain and spinal cord (correct)
- Internal organs and glands
- Muscles and tendons
- Nerves and sensory receptors
What does the peripheral nervous system (PNS) consist of?
What does the peripheral nervous system (PNS) consist of?
- Nerves that control involuntary movements
- Nerves that are only present in the arms and legs
- Nerves that run to and from the brain and spinal cord (correct)
- Nerves that only connect to the brain
What is the functional division of the nerves in the peripheral nervous system?
What is the functional division of the nerves in the peripheral nervous system?
What is the main job of the peripheral nervous system?
What is the main job of the peripheral nervous system?
What is the main function of the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?
What is the main function of the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?
What does the peripheral nervous system (PNS) consist of?
What does the peripheral nervous system (PNS) consist of?
What is the central nervous system comprised of?
What is the central nervous system comprised of?
What is the role of the peripheral nervous system in the body?
What is the role of the peripheral nervous system in the body?
What is the functional division of the nerves in the peripheral nervous system?
What is the functional division of the nerves in the peripheral nervous system?
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PNS function
PNS function
Connects the central nervous system to the body.
CNS parts
CNS parts
Brain and spinal cord.
PNS components
PNS components
Nerves linking brain and spinal cord to body.
PNS nerve types
PNS nerve types
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Sensory nerves
Sensory nerves
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Motor nerves
Motor nerves
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PNS role
PNS role
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Nervous System Parts
Nervous System Parts
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Peripheral Nervous System
Peripheral Nervous System
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Central nervous system role
Central nervous system role
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Study Notes
Central Nervous System (CNS)
- The central nervous system (CNS) comprises the brain and spinal cord.
Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
- The peripheral nervous system (PNS) consists of nerves that connect the central nervous system (CNS) to the rest of the body.
- The PNS is responsible for transmitting and receiving information between the CNS and the periphery (skin, muscles, and organs).
- The main function of the PNS is to act as a communication pathway between the CNS and the rest of the body.
- The main job of the PNS is to transmit sensory information from the periphery to the CNS and motor signals from the CNS to the periphery.
- The PNS is functionally divided into somatic nerves (carry voluntary motor signals) and autonomic nerves (carry involuntary motor signals and sensory information).
- The PNS plays a crucial role in the body by enabling the CNS to perceive and respond to changes in the environment.
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Test your knowledge of the peripheral nervous system with this quiz. Explore its divisions and functions, and recall essential details from your notes and PowerPoint slides. Get ready to delve into the link between the central nervous system and the various parts of the body.
