Which one of the following is not a part of the peripheral nervous system?
a. spinal cord c. sympathetic nervous system
b. parasympathetic nervous system d. autonomic nervous system
A
The spinal cord is a part of the Central Nervous System. The Peripheral Nervous System includes the Parasympathetic Nervous System, the Sympathetic Nervous System, and the Autonomic Nervous System.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).