Multiple Choice
The peripheral nervous system (PNS) is made up of which of the following structures?
13. The Peripheral Nervous System
Introduction to the Peripheral Nervous System
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The peripheral nervous system (PNS) is composed of which of the following structures?
A
The cerebellum, thalamus, and hypothalamus
B
The brain and spinal cord
C
Cranial nerves, spinal nerves, and ganglia outside the CNS
D
The meninges and cerebrospinal fluid
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Step 1: Understand the distinction between the Central Nervous System (CNS) and the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS). The CNS consists of the brain and spinal cord, while the PNS includes all neural structures outside the CNS.
Step 2: Identify the components listed in the options. The cerebellum, thalamus, and hypothalamus are parts of the brain, thus part of the CNS.
Step 3: Recognize that the brain and spinal cord together form the CNS, not the PNS.
Step 4: Note that the meninges and cerebrospinal fluid are protective coverings and fluids associated with the CNS, not components of the PNS.
Step 5: Conclude that the PNS is composed of cranial nerves, spinal nerves, and ganglia located outside the CNS, which transmit signals between the CNS and the rest of the body.
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