Asked by Jenna Liebe on May 15, 2024
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The central nervous system consists of
A) sensory and motor neurons.
B) somatic and autonomic systems.
C) the brain and the spinal cord.
D) sympathetic and parasympathetic branches.
Central Nervous System
The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, which coordinates body activities and processes sensory information.
Brain
The organ in the head of living creatures that controls their actions, thoughts, feelings, and interactions with their environment.
Spinal Cord
The long, thin, tubular structure made of nervous tissue that extends from the brainstem down the back, transmitting nerve signals between the brain and the rest of the body.
- Distinguish the elements and roles of the central nervous system from those of the peripheral nervous system.
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Learning Objectives
- Distinguish the elements and roles of the central nervous system from those of the peripheral nervous system.
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