All nerve cells and fibers that are not in the brain or spinal cord make up the ________ nervous system.
A) sympathetic
B) autonomic
C) central
D) peripheral

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The peripheral nervous system consists of all the nerve cells and fibers outside of the brain and spinal cord, including sensory neurons, motor neurons, and autonomic nerves. The sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems are part of the autonomic division of the peripheral nervous system. The central nervous system refers specifically to the brain and spinal cord.

All Nerve Cells and Fibers That Are Not in the Brain