Chapter 12.1, Problem 3AYLO

Summary Introduction

To discuss:

The difference between the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system, sensory and motor sub-divisions, somatic and visceral subdivisions.

Introduction:

The nervous system is a complex network of nerve cells. Nerves are the basic unit of the nervous system. The nervous system is classified into two major divisions’ central nervous system and peripheral nervous system. The peripheral nervous system is subdivided into sensory division (afferent) and motor division (efferent).