The peripheral nervous system is comprised of:
A)the brain and spinal cord.
B)the somatic and autonomic nervous systems.
C)only pyramidal cells.
D)auditory and visual systems.

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The peripheral nervous system includes the somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system. The somatic nervous system consists of nerves that relay information from sensory organs to the central nervous system and nerves that control skeletal muscle movement. The autonomic nervous system controls involuntary activities such as heartbeat and digestion.

The Peripheral Nervous System Is Comprised Of