The peripheral nervous system consists of __________
A) all the nerve cells that connect the central nervous system to the rest of the body.
B) all nerves in the brain and the spinal cord.
C) the spinal cord and autonomic system.
D) the brain and the autonomic system.

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The peripheral nervous system consists of all the nerve cells that connect the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) to the rest of the body, including sensory neurons, motor neurons, and autonomic neurons. Choice B is incorrect because it only includes the nerves in the brain and spinal cord, which are part of the central nervous system. Choice C is incomplete as it only mentions the spinal cord and autonomic system, leaving out other important components of the peripheral nervous system such as the cranial nerves. Choice D is incorrect as it includes the brain, which is part of the central nervous system.

The Peripheral Nervous System Consists of __________