Question

What does the peripheral nervous system comprise of?

• A. Cranial nerves
• B. Spinal nerves
• C. Cranial nerves and spinal nerves
• D. Autonomic nervous system only

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Cranial nerves and spinal nerves

The peripheral nervous system comprises of cranial nerves and spinal nerves. These are the nerves that lie outside the brain and spinal cord. Cranial nerves originate from the brain and spinal nerves from the spinal cord. The peripheral nervous system is divided into the somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system.