P.N.S. Flashcards
1
Q
What is the function of the P.N.S.?
A
to convey impulses to and from the brain and spinal cord (C.N.S.)
2
Q
What type of nerves are in the P.N.S.?
A
-the nerves are mixed (there are sensory and motor
neurons in the P.N.S.)
A.) Cranial Nerves - attached to brain
B.) Spinal Nerves- attached to spinal cord
3
Q
What is a dermatome?
A
an area of skin that is supplied by a single spinal nerve
4
Q
What is a ganglia?
A
a group of neuron cell bodies in the P.N.S.
5
Q
What is a nerve plexus?
A
a group of interwoven nerves in the P.N.S.
