Difference between Central nervous system and Peripheral nervous system
Difference between Central nervous system and Peripheral nervous system
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Central nervous system |
Peripheral nervous system |
Definition |
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1. | A type of nervous system that contains or made up of spinal cord and brain is known as Central nervous system. | A type of nervous system which mainly include peripheral nerves and ganglia is known as Peripheral nervous system. |
Protection |
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2. | The skull protects central nervous system in the body. | The vertebral column protects central nervous system in the body. |
Causes |
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3. | The central nervous system damage can causes global damages in the body. | The peripheral nervous system damage can cause localized damage in the body. |
Made up of |
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4. | This nervous system is made up of the spinal cord and brain. | This nervous system is made up of the autonomic nervous system and somatic nervous system. |
Nerves |
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5. | In this system, the nerves do not have ability of regeneration. | In this system, the nerves have ability of regeneration. |
Functions |
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6. | The information from sensory organs is analysed by this system. | The sensory information is transmitted by this system. |