The Eye is Considered Part of the _____ Nervous System

Question

The eye is considered part of the _____ nervous system.
A) central
B) peripheral
C) autonomic
D) sympathetic

Accepted Answer

The eye is part of the peripheral nervous system because the nerves that control vision and eye movements are cranial nerves, which are part of the peripheral nervous system. The central nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord, while the autonomic nervous system and sympathetic nervous system are both subdivisions of the peripheral nervous system.