The Portion of the Nervous System Containing All the Nerves

question 35

Multiple Choice

The portion of the nervous system containing all the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord is referred to as the ____.

• A) central nervous system
• B) peripheral nervous system
• C) autonomic nervous system
• D) sympathetic nervous system

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Definitions:

Lateral

Positioned on the side or pertaining to the side of a structure or body part.

Sternum

A long flat bone located in the center of the chest, which connects to the ribs via cartilage to form the front part of the rib cage.