Question

State whether true or false.

The central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

The central nervous system is responsible for integrating sensory information and responding accordingly. It consists of two main components:

1. The spinal cord acts as a conduit for signals between the brain and rest of the body. It also controls simple musculoskeletal reflexes without input from the brain.
   
2. The brain is responsible for integrating sensory information and co-ordinating body function, both consciously and unconsciously.