Question

Regarding the Assertion and Reason, choose the correct option:

Assertion [A]: The Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) constitutes all the nerves and ganglia that lie outside the Central Nervous System (CNS) and connects the extremities of the body to the CNS.

Reason [R]: The CNS is responsible for all the information processing and control.

• A. Assertion [A] is True and Reason [R] is False.
• B. Reason [R] is True and Assertion [A] is False.
• C. Assertion [A] is True and Reason [R] is True and is a correct explanation to [A].
• D. Assertion [A] is True and Reason [R] is True but is incorrect explanation to [A].

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Assertion [A] is True and Reason [R] is True and is a correct explanation to [A].

The Neural System is specialised to perform varied functions.

Based on function they perform, we can divide the nervous system into Central Nervous System (CNS) and Peripheral Nervous System (PNS). The PNS constitutes all the nerves and ganglia that lie outside the CNS. The main function of the PNS is to connect the central nervous system (CNS) to the limbs and organs, essentially serving as a communication relay going back and forth between the brain and the extremities.