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The peripheral nervous system (PNS) connects the central nervous system to organs and limbs. Unlike the protected central nervous system, the PNS lies outside the skull and vertebrae, making it more susceptible to trauma. The PNS has two main divisions - the somatic nervous system which carries sensory and motor information voluntarily, and the autonomic nervous system which regulates involuntary functions. Neurons in the PNS transmit signals as electrical impulses between the central nervous system and the
- Author
- Tara Dolota
- Language
- EN