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Peripheral nervous system comprises of?


A

Cranial nerves

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Spinal nerves

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Cranial nerves and spinal nerves

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Autonomic nervous system only

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Solution

The correct option is C

Cranial nerves and spinal nerves


Peripheral nervous system comprises of cranial nerves and spinal nerves. Cranial nerves originate from brain and spinal nerves from spinal cord. The peripheral nervous system (PNS) is the division of the nervous system containing all the nerves that lie outside of the central nervous system (CNS). The primary role of the PNS is to connect the CNS to the organs, limbs, and skin.


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