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Why is the part of the nervous system do the nerves in your arms and legs belong to?
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∙ 7y ago
That part of the nervous system is called the peripheral nervous system. Anything outside the brain and the spinal cord (central NS) belongs to that PNS.
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Are your arms and legs parts of your central nervous system?
They belong to the peripheral nervous system, as opposed to the central nervous system (as they are to be found on the periphery of the body).
What are the organs of the nervous system?
brain and spine
What is the function of the peripheral nerves?
The main function of the peripheral nerves is to connect the central nervous system to the limbs and organs of the human body. It is the connection that communicates between the brain and the limbs and tells them when and how to move.
What category of bones do vertebrae belong?
vertebrae make up the spine (backbone) of vertebrate animals.
What part of the nervous system is responsible for the reflex arc?
The peripheral nerves and the spinal cord. When a reflex starts, the peripheral nerves in the arms or legs send a signal to the spinal cord. Normally that signal is sent on to the brain for processing. In a reflex, the spinal cord itself sends a response back to the arm or leg to move immediately.
Are nerves in your head connected to your arms?
yes
What is the central part of the nerve system?
The CNS, (Central nervous system, which includes the spinal chord) and the brain.
What body system work together that helped you cross your arms?
The Muscular System and the Skeletal System primarily but if you think wider the nervous system too since your brain directs and processes all movement.
Is Refrigerator Perry still living?
Yes. Perry was hospitalized in April, 2009 for Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, a disease that affects the nervous system and is a result of being afflicted with Guillain-Barre Syndrome, a disease where the immune system attacks the nerves causing weakness and numbness in the arms and legs. Perry was hospitalized for about 5 weeks and left the hospital to receive rehabilation at an undisclosed location.
What is the Coat of arms of the Roche family?
Coats of Arms belong to individuals, not to families.
Whatbodyparts are affected by the nerves in the cervical spine?
Arms, shoulders, and hands
Why do girls sweat under their arms?
The evaporation of sweating from the skin's surface cools the body to maintain a normal body temperature. Nerves of the sympathetic nervous system control the output of sweat glands to regulate how much sweat they produce. Eccrine glands, found all over the body including the armpits, secrete a watery, cooling sweat.
