Question

Which system is composed of the spinal cord and peripheral nerves?

Answer 1

Nervous System

Explanation:

In humans, the Nervous System is comprised of

1. Central Nervous System
2. Peripheral Nervous System

The brain and the spinal cord of humans are part of the central nervous system. Generally, it integrates information it receives from the other parts of the body and it also sends signals to the rest of the body to produce action.

The peripheral nervous system on the other hand is composed of all the nerves and ganglia that are not part of the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). Its main function is to connect the central nervous system (CNS) to the limbs and the organs of the body.

The organisation of the human nervous system can be seen in detail through the image below.