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What is the significance of the peripheral nervous system ? Name the components of this nevous system and distinguish between the origin of the two.

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The communication between the central nervous system and the oter parts of the body is facilitated by the paripheral nervous system. Craninl nerves and spinal nerves are its main components.
Cranial nerves arise from the brain, spinal nerves arise from the spinal cord.
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