What is the difference between the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?

What will be an ideal response?


The central nervous system controls voluntary and involuntary acts, including mental activities. The peripheral nervous system connects the body to the brain and spinal cord.

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The service Medical Director is responsible for:

A) providing direct patient care. B) hiring EMS personnel for the service. C) providing licensure for prehospital personnel. D) managing inappropriate medical conduct by service AEMTs.

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At high altitudes, sterilization by boiling must be prolonged primarily because of which of the following?

a. Increased oxygen content c. Increased normal boiling point b. Reduced oxygen content d. Reduced normal boiling point

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The comma-shaped bacteria pictured here are ____.



A.  bacilli
B.  vibrios
C.  cocci
D.  spirilla
E.  parasites

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The vessel seen running the length of the posterior pancreas on sectional images is the ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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