Chapter1 (Q33) State the types and roles of the peripheral nervous system

Answer:

Functionally, there are two types of peripheral nervous system

Sensory division of the peripheral nervous system which carries sensory information from outside and inside of the body to the central nervous system.
Motor division of the peripheral nervous system which carries motor information from central nervous system to the effector organs such as muscles and glands throughout the body.

Anatomically, there are also two types of peripheral nervous system

Cranial nerves which are nerves arise from the brain and innervate areas in the head and face.
Spinal nerves which are nerves arise from the spinal cord and innervate the limbs and the trunk.