Answer to Question #119410 in Evolution for Eric Mbroh

Question

List the components of the peripheral nervous system

Answer 1

The peripheral nervous system has two components: the somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system. The somatic nervous system consists of afferent and efferent nerves and is responsible for voluntary skeletal muscles and sensory receptors. The autonomic nervous system is made up of the sympathetic and the parasympathetic division.