The Sense Organs, Such as the Eyes and Ears, Are

Question

The sense organs, such as the eyes and ears, are part of the _______.
A) central nervous system
B) parasympathetic nervous system
C) peripheral nervous system
D) sympathetic nervous system

Accepted Answer

The peripheral nervous system includes all of the nerves that connect the sensory organs and muscles to the central nervous system. The sense organs, such as the eyes and ears, are part of the peripheral nervous system. The central nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord, while the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems are subdivisions of the autonomic nervous system that control involuntary functions.