Which description best fits the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?
A)nerves that carry sensory messages to the CNS and motor commands to the muscles and glands
B)nerves that carries motor commands to the CNS and sensory messages to the muscles and glands
C)consists of the brain and spinal cord,located in the midline of the body
D)consists of the brain and spinal cord,located on the peripheral aspect of the body
E)None of the answers are descriptions of the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS).

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The peripheral nervous system (PNS) consists of all the nerves that are not part of the brain and spinal cord. These nerves carry sensory information to the central nervous system (CNS) and motor commands from the CNS to muscles and glands. Therefore, choice (A) is the best description of the PNS.

Which Description Best Fits the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)