Question

Which of the following best describes the peripheral nervous system?

• A. System comprising hormones and neurotransmitters
• B. System comprising spinal cord and motor neurons
• C. System comprising all nerves outside the brain and spinal cord
• D. System comprising all nerves present in brain and spinal cord

Answer 1

The correct option is C System comprising all nerves outside the brain and spinal cord

• The nervous system is divided into two parts:- Central nervous system and Peripheral nervous system.
• The PNS comprises the nerves and ganglia outside the brain and spinal cord.
• Hence, a system comprising all nerves outside the brain and spinal cord best describes the peripheral nervous system.

So, the correct answer is option C.