Nerves that extend from the central nervous system through the rest of the body are called the ______.
A) peripheral nervous system
B) sympathetic nerves
C) ganglia
D) parasympathetic nerves
E) spinal nerves

Question

Nerves that extend from the central nervous system through the rest of the body are called the ______.  
A) peripheral nervous system
B) sympathetic nerves
C) ganglia
D) parasympathetic nerves
E) spinal nerves

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The peripheral nervous system consists of all the nerves that extend from the central nervous system, including the spinal nerves and cranial nerves. The sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves are part of the autonomic nervous system, which is a subdivision of the peripheral nervous system. Ganglia are clusters of nerve cell bodies located outside of the brain and spinal cord.

Nerves That Extend from the Central Nervous System Through the Rest