Chapter 24, Problem 10WIO

Summary Introduction

To determine:

Whether synesthesia is a problem with peripheral nerves, sensory receptors, or the central nervous system.

Introduction:

The nervous system has been divided into two main classes: the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. The central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord. The main role of these two organs is to integrate sensory information and coordinate different responses of the body. The peripheral nervous system transmits information between the central nervous system and the rest of the body.