peripheral nervous system (Meaning)
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peripheral nervous system (n)
the section of the nervous system lying outside the brain and spinal cord
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the section of the nervous system lying outside the brain and spinal cord
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The peripheral nervous system consists of sensory neurons, motor neurons, and autonomic neurons.
The peripheral nervous system relays information between the central nervous system and the rest of the body.
The somatic part of the peripheral nervous system controls voluntary movements.
The autonomic part of the peripheral nervous system regulates involuntary functions such as heartbeat and digestion.
