Asked by Dania Gallardo on Jun 29, 2024
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The two main divisions of the nervous system are the __________ and __________
A) brain; spinal cord.
B) autonomic; somatic nervous systems.
C) peripheral nervous system; central nervous system.
D) glands; muscles.
Peripheral Nervous System
The part of the nervous system outside the brain and spinal cord, which connects the central nervous system to limbs and organs, essentially serving as a communication relay going back and forth between the brain and the extremities.
Autonomic
Pertaining to the autonomic nervous system, which controls involuntary body functions like heartbeat, digestion, and breathing.
- Articulate the differences and define the roles of the central and peripheral nervous systems.
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Whitney ArthurJul 02, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The peripheral nervous system includes all the nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord, while the central nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord. The autonomic and somatic nervous systems are subdivisions of the peripheral nervous system, but not the main divisions themselves. Glands and muscles are not divisions of the nervous system.
Learning Objectives
- Articulate the differences and define the roles of the central and peripheral nervous systems.