Question

Distinguish between the peripheral and the central nervous system.

Answer 1

Nervous system:

1. The nervous system comprises two parts: the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system.
2. The difference between the peripheral and central nervous systems are-

Peripheral Nervous System	Central Nervous System
The peripheral nervous system comprises the sensory receptors, ganglia, and nerves.	The central nervous system comprises the brain and the spinal cord.
The function of the peripheral nervous system is to transmit sensory impulses to the central nervous system and motor impulses to the effector organs.	The major function of the central nervous system is to organize and process information obtained from sensory organs.
Damage to the peripheral nervous system would affect a local region of the body.	Damage to the central nervous system would affect the entire body.
The peripheral nervous system arises from the CNS and runs laterally throughout the body.	The central nervous system runs along the axis of the body.