EMBRYOLOGY
NERVOUS SYSTEM
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Question
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Which part of the nervous system contains the brain and spinal cord?
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central nervous system
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parasympathetic nervous system
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peripheral nervous system
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sympathetic nervous system
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The central nervous system is made up of the brain and spinal cord. The peripheral nervous system is made up of nerves that branch off from the spinal cord and extend to all parts of the body.
Detailed explanation-2: -In vertebrates, the CNS is contained within the dorsal body cavity, while the brain is housed in the cranial cavity within the skull. The spinal cord is housed in the spinal canal within the vertebrae.
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