Which are the two types of peripheral nerves?

1.	Which are the two types of peripheral nerves?
Answer» Peripheral nerves are of two types: (a) Cranial nerves: Nerves originating from the brain are called cranial nerves. They are associated with various parts in the head. There are 12 pairs of cranial nerves. (b) Spinal nerves: Nerves originating from the spinal cord are called spinal nerves. They are associated with arms, legs, skin and some other parts of the body. There are 31 pairs of spinal nerves.

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Peripheral nerves are of two types:

(a) Cranial nerves:

(b) Spinal nerves:

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