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The term Central Nervous System refers to:


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Spinal cord and Spinal nerves

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Brain and Cranial nerves

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Brain and Spinal cord

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Brain and Cranial nerves, Spinal cord and Spinal nerves

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Solution

The correct option is C

Brain and Spinal cord


The human neural system is divided into two parts – central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system (PNS).

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

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


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