Which of the following is true regarding the peripheral nervous system?
A) It only involves efferent, motor neurons.
B) It only involves somatic neurons.
C) It includes the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the autonomic nervous system.
D) It includes neurons carrying the sense of touch but not special senses, such as taste or vision.

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The peripheral nervous system includes both the efferent and afferent neurons, including motor and sensory neurons. It also includes both the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the autonomic nervous system. Therefore, choice C is correct. Choice A is incorrect because the peripheral nervous system involves both efferent and afferent neurons. Choice B is incorrect because the peripheral nervous system involves both somatic and autonomic neurons. Choice D is incorrect because the peripheral nervous system includes all types of sensory neurons, including those carrying the special senses of taste and vision.

Which of the Following Is True Regarding the Peripheral Nervous