NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

EMBRYOLOGY

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The brain and spinal cord are part of the ____ nervous system
A
somatic
B
autonomic
C
peripheral
D
central
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: -The correct answer: Among the given options b) cranial nerves is not a part of the central nervous system. The cranial nerves are considered to be part of the peripheral nervous system which is associated with neural control of some of the major functions around the body.

Detailed explanation-3: -The spinal cord receives impulses from the peripheral nervous system, it majorly aids in reflex action and also relays impulses to the brain. Since, both brain and spinal cord control all the activities in an organism, therefore they are considered as central nervous system.

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