What system contains motor and sensory nerves?

The peripheral nervous system (PNS) is responsible for connecting the central nervous system (CNS) to the limbs and organs. It comprises all the nerves that lie outside the brain and spinal cord, including both motor (efferent) and sensory (afferent) nerves. Motor nerves transmit signals from the CNS to muscles, enabling movement, while sensory nerves carry information from sensory receptors back to the CNS, allowing for the perception of stimuli such as touch, pain, and temperature.

The other systems mentioned do not encapsulate both types of nerves together. The central nervous system consists solely of the brain and spinal cord, focusing on processing and sending information rather than transmitting signals out into the body, which is the domain of the peripheral nervous system. The sympathetic nervous system, part of the autonomic nervous system, specifically handles the body's "fight or flight" responses and is one segment of the larger peripheral system. The term "cognitive nervous system" is not a recognized category within the field, making it an incorrect choice for this question.