Peripheral Nervous System
Peripheral nervous system explained in an easy to understand way:
Imagine trying to coordinate a large family gathering where everyone is spread out in different locations. Just like you would need messengers to relay information between family members to ensure everyone knows when and where to meet, the peripheral nervous system acts as these messengers, carrying signals between the entire body and the central nervous system. In this analogy, the family members represent different parts of the body, the central nervous system is the main organizer or head of the family, and the peripheral nerves are the messengers ensuring everyone stays informed and connected.
Practice Version
Peripheral Nervous System: The nerves that carry signals between the entire body and the central nervous system. Peripheral nervous system. It is a network of nerves outside the brain and spine that connects the rest of the body to the central nervous system.