Question

which of the following is the best example of the function of the peripheral nervous system?
a. it connects the central nervous system to the rest of the body.
b. it commands the rest-and-digest and fight-or-flight functions of the body.
c. it connects the central nervous system to the muscles of the body.
d. it commands reflexes, digestion, heartbeat, and other functions of the body.

please select the best answer from the choices provided
a
b
c
d

Explanation:

The peripheral nervous system (PNS) consists of all the nerves that branch out from the brain and spinal cord (the central nervous system, or CNS). Its primary role is to serve as a communication relay, transmitting sensory information from the body's extremities and organs back to the CNS and carrying motor commands from the CNS out to the muscles, glands, and organs. While it includes the autonomic nervous system (which handles fight-or-flight and rest-and-digest functions), the most comprehensive definition of its general function is acting as the link between the central nervous system and the rest of the body.

Answer:

A. It connects the central nervous system to the rest of the body.