Question

What does the peripheral nervous system comprise of?

• A. Cranial nerves
• B. Spinal cord
• C. Cranial nerves and spinal nerves
• D. Brain

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Cranial nerves and spinal nerves

Peripheral nervous system comprises of cranial nerves and spinal nerves. Cranial nerves originate from the brain and there are 12 pairs of cranial nerves in a human being. Spinal nerves originate from the spinal cord and there are 31 pairs of spinal nerves in humans.