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GCSE Psychology · key term
The nerves outside the brain and spinal cord that carry information between the central nervous system and the rest of the body.
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Revise: Nervous System Structure and FunctionThe peripheral nervous system (PNS) consists of the nerves outside these structures, connecting the CNS with the rest of the body. They work together rather than operating as separate, independent systems.
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The nerves outside the brain and spinal cord that connect the central nervous system to the rest of the body.
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The peripheral nervous system (PNS) consists of nerves outside the CNS. Sensory nerves bring information from the body to the CNS, while motor nerves carry messages towards muscles and organs. For example, when someone speaks to you, sensory information reaches your brain.
