Nervous System · definition
The network of nerves and ganglia outside the brain and spinal cord.
How the term is used
The peripheral nervous system carries sensory information toward the central nervous system and motor signals out toward muscles, organs, and glands.
Why it matters
It helps explain where the autonomic and somatic nervous systems fit within the larger nervous system.
Where this comes up
Where this fits in a practice
The guides explain the idea in context; the service pathways are there when reading is not enough. Educational content only — nothing here is medical or mental-health care.