Question

The term Central Nervous System refers to _____.

• A. Spinal cord and Spinal nerves
• B. Brain and Cranial nerves
• C. Brain and Spinal cord
• D. Brain and Cranial nerves, Spinal cord and Spinal nerves

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Brain and Spinal cord

The human neural system is divided into two parts – the Central Nervous System (CNS) and the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS).

The CNS includes the brain and spinal cord. It is the site of information processing and control.

The PNS comprises all the nerves that innervate the different body parts and organs.