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Which system consists of nerves that connects the peripheral parts of the body to the central nervous system?

  1. Automatic Nervous System (ANS)

  2. Central Nervous System (CNS)

  3. Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)

  4. Sensory Nerves

The correct answer is: Automatic Nervous System (ANS)

The correct answer is the Automatic Nervous System (ANS). The ANS is responsible for connecting the peripheral parts of the body, such as the skin and muscles, to the central nervous system (CNS), which includes the brain and spinal cord. This system controls involuntary functions like heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate. The Central Nervous System (CNS) consists of the brain and spinal cord, and it is responsible for processing information received from the peripheral nervous system (PNS) and sending out instructions. The Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) consists of nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord that connect the CNS to the rest of the body and transmit sensory information from the body to the CNS. Sensory nerves are specifically responsible for transmitting sensory information from the peripheral parts of the body to the CNS.