AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

THE NERVOUS AND ENDOCRINE SYSTEMS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The spinal cord is part of the PNS.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The spinal cord is an extension of the central nervous system (CNS), which consists of the brain and spinal cord.

Detailed explanation-2: -Your central nervous system includes two organs, your brain and spinal cord. Your peripheral nervous system is everything else and includes nerves that travel from your spinal cord and brain to supply your face and the rest of your body.

Detailed explanation-3: -The nervous system is made up of the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system: The central nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord. The peripheral nervous system includes the nerves that run throughout the whole body.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer and Explanation: The correct answer is D. spinal cord. The spinal cord is part of the CNS and not the PNS.

Detailed explanation-5: -The peripheral nervous system includes the nerves and ganglia outside the brain and spinal cord. The PNS includes the peripheral nerves, neuromuscular junctions, cranial nerves, and spinal nerves. This system also carries information to and from the central nervous system.

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