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5.7.3 Peripheral Nervous System
Peripheral Nervous System (PNS): The peripheral nervous system consists of the nerves that branch out from the central nervous system and connect it to other body parts. Somatic Nervous System: The somatic nervous system consists of the cranial and spinal nerve fibres that connect the CNS to
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5.7.3 Peripheral Nervous System
What is it?
Peripheral Nervous System (PNS): The peripheral nervous system consists of the nerves that branch out from the central nervous system and connect it to other body parts. Somatic Nervous System: The somatic nervous system consists of the cranial and spinal nerve fibres that connect the CNS to
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Peripheral Nervous System (PNS): The peripheral nervous system consists of the nerves that branch out from the central nervous system and connect it to other body parts. Somatic Nervous System: The somatic nervous system consists of the cranial and spinal nerve fibres that connect the CNS to
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Understanding 5.7.3 Peripheral Nervous System helps you answer definition, explanation, and application questions in this chapter.
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Quick revision
- Peripheral Nervous System (PNS): The peripheral nervous system consists of the nerves that branch out from the centr
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Important points
- Peripheral Nervous System (PNS): The peripheral nervous system consists of the nerves that branch out from the centr
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- Do not mix this idea with a neighbouring chapter concept.
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Common Mistakes
Common Mistakes
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Do not write about 5.7.3 Peripheral Nervous System without a clear definition.
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Peripheral Nervous System (PNS): The peripheral nervous system consists of the nerves that branch out from the centr
Peripheral Nervous System (PNS): The peripheral nervous system consists of the nerves that branch out from the central nervous system and connect it to othe
- Definition
- Peripheral Nervous System (PNS): The peripheral nervous system consists of the nerves that branch out from the central nervous system and connect it to othe
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- Do not write about 5.7.3 Peripheral Nervous System without a clear definition.
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Define
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