autonomic nervous system
Central
Center nervous system
nervous
The central nervous system is responsible for coordinating all the information that is received from the body, whereas the peripheral nervous system connects the central system to the organs and limbs, relaying communication to and fro.
Peripheral
Autonomic
Peripheral
No, the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) and the peripheral nervous system (nerves outside the central nervous system) work together to coordinate communication throughout the body. The central nervous system processes information and sends commands to the peripheral nervous system to carry out responses.
The central nervous system is like the command center, while the peripheral nervous system is like the communication center between the organs of the body and the CNS and visa versa.
The portion of the nervous system that controls involuntary activities is the autonomic nervous system. It is a subdivision of the peripheral nervous system and regulates functions such as heartbeat, digestion, and breathing without conscious effort.
somatic nervous system
The peripheral nervous system connects the central nervous system to muscles and sense organs throughout the body. It consists of nerves that transmit information to and from the brain and spinal cord, allowing for communication between the central nervous system and the rest of the body.