Question

bio - 201l topic 6: nervous tissue, central and peripheral nervous system
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lo 6.6. what are the names of the major peripheral nerves?
olfactory nerve, optic nerve, and auditory nerve.
trigeminal nerve, facial nerve, and glossopharyngeal nerve.
brachial plexus, peroneal nerve, femoral nerve, sciatic nerve, lateral femoral cutaneous nerve, spinal accessory nerve, and tibial nerve.
vagus nerve, hypoglossal nerve, and abducens nerve.
median nerve, ulnar nerve, and radial nerve.

Explanation:

The peripheral nervous system has many major nerves. The brachial plexus supplies nerves to the upper - limb, peroneal, femoral, sciatic, lateral femoral cutaneous, spinal accessory, and tibial nerves are also important peripheral nerves involved in various motor and sensory functions in the body. The other options list some cranial nerves which are part of the peripheral nervous system but are not a comprehensive list of major peripheral nerves like the third option.

Answer:

C. Brachial plexus, peroneal nerve, femoral nerve, sciatic nerve, lateral femoral cutaneous nerve, spinal accessory nerve, and tibial nerve.