Which of the following is NOT a part of the peripheral nervous system?
A) the somatic nervous system, which includes nerves connected to sensory organs and skeletal muscles
B) motor nerves, which carry orders from the central nervous system to the muscles, glands, and internal organs
C) sensory nerves, which carry information to the brain and spinal cord from the skin, muscles, and internal and external sense organs
D) the emotional nervous system, which regulates responses of the body to stress

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The emotional nervous system is not a part of the peripheral nervous system, but rather a theoretical concept describing how emotions are processed and expressed through the brain and body. The three options A, B, and C are all parts of the peripheral nervous system.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Part of the Peripheral