MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The term central nervous system refers to the:
A
autonomic and peripheral nervous systems
B
brain, spinal cord, and cranial nerves
C
brain and cranial nerves
D
spinal cord and spinal nerves
E
brain and spinal cord
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The central nervous system (CNS) is made up of the brain and spinal cord. It is one of 2 parts of the nervous system. The other part is the peripheral nervous system, which consists of nerves that connect the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body. The central nervous system is the body’s processing centre.

Detailed explanation-2: -Together, the brain and spinal cord form the central nervous system. This complex system is part of everything we do.

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