The peripheral nervous system (select all that apply)
Is made up of the brain and spinal cord
Links the body to the brain and spinal cord
Is made up of sensory and motor neurons
Is responsible for thought and reasoning
I think it could be b and c?
I agree.
You are correct, options b and c are the correct answers.
The peripheral nervous system (PNS) is the part of the nervous system that is outside the brain and spinal cord. It consists of a network of nerves that link the body parts to the central nervous system (CNS), which includes the brain and spinal cord. The PNS is responsible for transmitting sensory information from the body to the brain and spinal cord, as well as transmitting motor signals from the brain and spinal cord to the muscles and glands. Therefore, option b is correct as it states that the PNS links the body to the brain and spinal cord.
Furthermore, the PNS is made up of two types of neurons - sensory neurons and motor neurons. Sensory neurons carry information from sensory receptors in the body to the CNS, allowing us to perceive and process sensory stimuli. Motor neurons, on the other hand, transmit signals from the CNS to the muscles and glands, enabling us to perform voluntary movements and regulate bodily functions. Hence, option c is also correct as it mentions that the PNS is made up of sensory and motor neurons.
However, option a is incorrect as the brain and spinal cord are part of the central nervous system (CNS), not the peripheral nervous system (PNS). Lastly, option d is also incorrect as thought and reasoning are functions primarily associated with the brain, which is part of the CNS, not the PNS.