Question

Distinguish between the central and peripheral nervous system.

Answer 1

Answer:

The CNS performs involuntary actions while some of the actions of the PNS are voluntary. The CNS present in the mid axis of the body while the PNS present at the periphery of the body.

Explanation:

The nervous system of man has 2 parts such as CNS and PNS. The CNS is present in the mid axis of the human body. It deals with memory, language, interpreting the action of the human. The spinal cord connects the brain with another nervous system like PNS.  

The actions of the brain and spinal cord are involuntary.

The peripheral nervous system comprises of the somatic nervous system and autonomic nervous system. The somatic nervous system is performing various voluntary actions such as jumping, running, walking, etc. While the autonomic nervous system is under involuntary actions. This is doing actions such as breathing, heartbeat, digestion, etc.