The central nervous system consists of the ____________.

Brain and the spinal cord

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Cranial and the spinal nerves

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Combined sensory and motor systems

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A Brain and the spinal cord
The central nervous system CNS is responsible for integrating sensory information and responding accordingly. It consists of two main components: The spinal cord serves as a conduit for signals between the brain and the rest of the body.

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