Asked by Makiyah Loveherhaters on Jul 22, 2024
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The peripheral nervous system transfers information from the _______ to the rest of the body.
A) brain
B) sensory neurons
C) interneurons
D) glands
Peripheral Nervous System
The part of the nervous system that consists of nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for connecting the central nervous system to the rest of the body.
Sensory Neurons
Nerve cells responsible for converting external stimuli from the organism's environment into internal electrical impulses.
Interneurons
Specialized neurons that act as intermediaries, transmitting impulses between other neurons, particularly within the brain and spinal cord.
- Characterize the construction and action of the nervous system, with a focus on the central, peripheral, and autonomic systems.
Verified Answer
JH
Julia H JurenaJul 28, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The peripheral nervous system (PNS) consists of all the nerves and ganglia (clusters of neurons) outside of the brain and spinal cord. It includes sensory neurons that detect stimuli from the environment and send signals to the brain, as well as motor neurons that transmit signals from the brain to muscles and glands. Therefore, the PNS transfers information from the brain to the rest of the body.
Learning Objectives
- Characterize the construction and action of the nervous system, with a focus on the central, peripheral, and autonomic systems.