958. How many classes of nerves are there?

There are:—

1. The nerves of motion.
2. The nerves of sensation.
3. The nerves of special sense.
4. The nerves of sympathy.


"Having many things to write unto you, I would not write with paper and ink; but I trust to come unto you, and speak face to face, that our joy may be full."—II John.


959. What are the nerves of motion?

The nerves of motion are those which, in obedience to the will, stimulate the muscles to act, and apportion the amount of stimulation they convey to the degree of exertion required.