Which of the Following Is Not Part of the Peripheral

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not part of the peripheral nervous system?

• A) Cranial nerves
• B) Spinal nerves
• C) The autonomic nervous system
• D) All of the above are part of the peripheral nervous system.

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Definitions:

Invertebrates

Organisms without a vertebral column, including animals like insects, mollusks, and crustaceans.

Complex Adaptations

Traits or features that have evolved through many incremental steps to solve specific problems and improve the survival and reproduction of an organism.

Fitness Advantages

Traits or behaviors that increase an individual's reproductive success and chances of survival in a particular environment.

Gene Duplication

A process where a gene is copied within the genetic material of an organism, potentially leading to genetic innovation and evolutionary diversification.