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QuizMultiple Choice

Structures of the Nervous System

Question 10 • CUSD Psychology (5.0)

Which of the following is the best example of the function of the peripheral nervous system?

Answer
A
It connects the central nervous system to the rest of the body.
B
It commands the rest-and-digest and fight-or-flight functions of the body.
C
It connects the central nervous system to the muscles of the body.
D
It commands reflexes, digestion, heartbeat, and other functions of the body.

Explanation

The peripheral nervous system consists of nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. Its main function is to carry signals between the central nervous system and the rest of the body, including muscles and organs. Choice A best describes this broad role; choice C mentions only the muscles.

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