Question

which of the following are components of the peripheral nervous system?

• the sympathetic nervous system and spinal cord
• the forebrain, midbrain, and hindbrain
• the somatic and autonomic nervous systems
• the brain and spinal cord

Explanation:

• The brain and spinal cord are the central nervous system (CNS), so the option with them is incorrect.
• Forebrain, midbrain, hindbrain are parts of the brain (CNS).
• Spinal cord is CNS, so the option with it is wrong.
• The peripheral nervous system has somatic (controls voluntary actions) and autonomic (controls involuntary actions) divisions.

Answer:

The somatic and autonomic nervous systems