The peripheral nervous system consists of ________.
A) all of the nerve cells that are not in the brain and spinal cord
B) all of the nerves in the brain and the spinal cord
C) the spinal cord and autonomic system
D) the brain and the autonomic system

Question

The peripheral nervous system consists of ________.
A) all of the nerve cells that are not in the brain and spinal cord 
B) all of the nerves in the brain and the spinal cord 
C) the spinal cord and autonomic system
D) the brain and the autonomic system

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The peripheral nervous system includes all neurons and nerves outside of the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord).

The Peripheral Nervous System Consists of ________