The peripheral nervous system is made up of:
A) the brain.
B) the brain and the spinal cord.
C) all of the nerves lying outside the central nervous system.
D) motor neurons.

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The peripheral nervous system consists of all the nerves lying outside the central nervous system, including sensory and motor neurons that transmit information to and from the central nervous system. The brain and spinal cord are part of the central nervous system and not part of the peripheral nervous system. Therefore, A and B are incorrect choices. While motor neurons are part of the peripheral nervous system, they do not make up the entire system, so D is also incorrect.

The Peripheral Nervous System Is Made Up Of