Encyclopedia: Peripheral Nerves
The Peripheral nervous system resides or extends outside the central nervous system , which consists of the brain and spinal cord, to serve the limbs and organs. Unlike the central nervous system, however, the PNS is not protected by bone, leaving it exposed to toxins and mechanical injuries. The peripheral nervous system is divided into the somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system. The peripheral nervous system can be...
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Why are spinal nerves examples of peripheral nerves?
doesn't that mean spinal nerves are part of the peripheral nervous system? i always thought...
doesn't that mean spinal nerves are part of the peripheral nervous system? i always thought...
From my understanding... Yes, the spinal chord and brain ARE part of the CNS. Then the peripheral nerves come from the CNS and are made up of Cranial and Spinal nerves. These...
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are sharp pains a sign that peripheral nerves that have been damaged regenerating?
are sharp pains that come and go a sign that peripheral nerves that have been...
are sharp pains that come and go a sign that peripheral nerves that have been...
I need LOADS more infomation to answer this.
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