There are many parts of the peripheral nervous system, but options are not listed below.
I will use my best prediction using deductive reasoning to proves which is part of the PNS - peripheral nervous system.
The peripheral nervous system is defined as a bundle of neurons, that is neither the brain or spine (which is in the CNS - central nervous system)
As you may know the PNS, is broken down into two pieces.
The autonomic and somatic nervous system.
The autonomic nervous system as you may know is the part of the PNS, that controls involuntary activities. e.x breathing, heartrate, blood pressure, temperature, etc.
The somatic nervous system on the other hand is voluntary, and is associated with the feelings of the body. (heat, cold, touch, smell)
True, it absorbs nutrients.
Answer:
Reticular activating system
Explanation:
The reticular formation refers to the network of neurons formed through the neurons of the brainstem and medulla.
The reticular system is not an anatomical structure but is present in the brainstem of the brain. The reticular formation on the upper side form the reticular activating system and on the lower side has the nerve fibres of the spinal cord.
The reticular system controls the consciousness ad arousals like mood and sleep.
In the given question, the sleep of the professor, therefore, could be due to the slow firing in the reticular formation.
Thus, Reticular activating system is the correct answer.
Reticular formation- brain stem structure associated with sleep, arousal, attention
