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peripheral nerves are either motor, meaning that they are involved in motor activity such as walking, or sensory, meaning that they carry sensory information back to the CNS

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The sensory nerves and the motor nerves make up the?

peripheral nervous system


What is the network of the sensory and motor nerves?

The network of sensory and motor nerves together is called the peripheral nervous system.


Are the nerves in the leg peripheral to the spinal chord?

Yes, the nerves in the leg are considered peripheral to the spinal cord. They are part of the peripheral nervous system, which consists of all the nerves that branch out from the central nervous system (CNS), including the spinal cord and brain. These peripheral nerves facilitate communication between the CNS and the limbs, allowing for motor and sensory functions in the legs.


What are 2 types of peripheral nerves?

The two types of peripheral nerves are somatic and autonomic nerves.


Small groups of nerves outside the brain and spinal cord?

Peripheral nerves.


3 types of nerves in spinal cord?

The three types of nerves in the spinal cord are: afferent, efferent, and interneurons.


What has the author Herbert H Schaumburg written?

Herbert H. Schaumburg has written: 'Disorders of peripheral nerves' -- subject(s): Diseases, Nerves, Peripheral, Peripheral Nerves


What are The two types of nerves in the peripheral nervous system?

The two types of nerves in the peripheral nervous system are sensory (afferent) nerves and motor (efferent) nerves. Sensory nerves transmit sensory information from the body to the central nervous system, allowing for the perception of stimuli like touch, pain, and temperature. In contrast, motor nerves carry signals from the central nervous system to muscles and glands, facilitating movement and physiological responses. Together, these nerves play crucial roles in communication between the body and the brain.


Does a mixed nerve contain both sensory and motor neurons?

Yes, "Mixed nerves" of the peripheral nervous system contain both sensory and motor fibers


What are the spinal and cranial nerves ganglia?

Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) original answer by btbchris


Which nervous system includes mixed nerves that serve the musculoskeletal system?

The peripheral nervous system contains mixed nerves (both sensory and motor) that the musculoskeletal needs to function.


What is the difference between peripheral nerves and cranial nerves?

cranial nerves are nerves which arise from different parts of brain that are paired and 12 pair and 24 in number. peripheral nerves are neurons that exists out side brain and spinalcord and make up peripheral nerve system.