The main pathway through the body that controls movement and recieves sensory information. There are two anatomical groups of nerves that are part of the system - cranial nerves and spinal nerves. 

Somatic Nervous System

The peripheral nervous system extends throughout the body. It consists of nerves, which are bundles of axons. There are motor nerves and sensory nerves. The systems are devided into the somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system.

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The central and peripheral nervous system span the entire body, with central consisting of neurons in the brain and spinal cord, and peripheral using nerves (bundles of neurons) expanding into the body.

Central and Peripheral nervous system

Breedlove, S. & Watson, N. (2017). Behavioral neuroscience, eighth edition. Oxford University Press.

Behavioral Neuroscience 8th Edition

Spielman, R. M., Jenkins, W. J., & Lovett, M. D. (2020, April 22). Psychology (2nd ed.). OpenStax. https://openstax.org/books/psychology-2e/pages/1-introduction

OpenStax Psychology (2nd ed.) Textbook

Structures and components of the nervous system that can be seen by the bare eye. 

Gross Neuroanatomy

The brain and spinal cord make up the central nervous system. 

Central Nervous System

Peripheral Nervous System

Interactions between hormones and the nervous system

Based on the scenario provided, explain the roles of both the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system in producing this reflex action. Describe the flow of information from the initial touch to the final muscle movement.

Reflex Action Analysis

Given the following scenario, analyze the distinct roles played by the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system in producing the described behaviors.

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