The Two Structural Divisions of the Nervous System are The

Question

The two structural divisions of the nervous system are the:
A)central nervous system and peripheral nervous system.
B)visceral motor division and somatic motor division.
C)somatic sensory division and visceral sensory system.
D)sensory division and motor division.

Accepted Answer

The central nervous system (CNS) includes the brain and spinal cord, while the peripheral nervous system (PNS) includes all other nerve tissues and fibers outside of the CNS. Therefore, A is the correct answer. B describes the two divisions of the motor component of the PNS, C describes the sensory component of the PNS, and D combines the sensory and motor components into one division.