Which of the following statements about the peripheral nervous system is NOT correct?
A. The nerves contain nerve fibers which are bundles of axons.
B. The nerves contain the cell bodies of the neurons.
C. The somatic nervous system sends motor impulses to the skeletal muscles.
D. Effectors include the muscles that carry out the instructions sent from the central nervous system.
E. Cranial and spinal nerves are part of the peripheral nervous system.
Answer: B
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