Peripheral Nerve System

  1. Somatic nerve system
    • somatic nervous system allows you to move and control muscles throughout your body.
    • The somatic nervous system consists of nerves that go to the skin and muscles and is involved in conscious activities. 
    • voluntary movement
    • Somatic sensory fibers = afferent
    • Motor nerve fibers = efferent
  2. Autonomic nerve system
    • The autonomic nervous system consists of nerves that connect the CNS to the visceral organs such as the heart, stomach, and intestines. It mediates unconscious activities.
    • Involuntary movement
    • Sympathetic : fight or flight
    • Parasymphatetic : relax

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