Question

Which system consists of nerves that initiate communication?
A.
the central nervous system
B.
the somatic nervous system
C.
the parasympathetic nervous system
D.
the peripheral nervous system

Answer 1

D. the peripheral nervous system

The peripheral nervous system (PNS) is made up of the cranial and spinal nerves that carry sensory information to the central nervous system and motor commands from it — i.e., the nerves that initiate and transmit communication between the body and the CNS.