Which symptom would be expected from a malfunction in the peripheral nervous system?
fever
numbness
coughing
memory loss

The correct answer is option B, numbness

Reason: Majorly the symptoms of nervous system infection or disorder depends on the region of nervous system which gets affected. Some times the problem are of loss of function  and sometimes the problem caused are life threatening. Peripheral nervous system controls the senses, movement of limbs and other sensation. In case of acute peripheral nervous system problem, there are strokes or attacks which are preceded by numbness, tingling, weakness etc.