The nerves that extend from the brain and spinal cord to the tissues of the body compose the ______________ nervous system.

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The peripheral nervous system includes all the nerves that extend from the brain and spinal cord to the tissues of the body, such as muscles and organs. The central nervous system includes only the brain and spinal cord. The somatic nervous system controls voluntary movements of skeletal muscles, while the autonomic nervous system controls involuntary bodily functions.

The Nerves That Extend from the Brain and Spinal Cord