The portion of the nervous system containing all the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord is referred to as the ____.

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The peripheral nervous system consists of all the nerves that lie outside the brain and spinal cord. It connects the central nervous system to the limbs and organs, essentially serving as a communication relay going back and forth between the brain and the extremities.

The Portion of the Nervous System Containing All the Nerves