Chapter 27.1, Problem 5LO

Summary Introduction

To describe:

The structure and function of the central and peripheral nervous system.

Given:

The nervous system has two major divisions the central and peripheral nervous system which works together.

Introduction:

Nervous system is divided into two parts, the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. The central nervous system (CNS) includes the brain and spinal cord, while the peripheral nervous system consists of 12 pairs of nerves arises from the brain termed as the cranial nerves and 31 pairs of nerves from the spinal cord termed as the spinal nerves.