The CNS Consists of the _______

Question

The CNS consists of the _______.
A) brain and cranial nerves
B) spinal cord and spinal nerves
C) brain and spinal cord
D) spinal nerves, cranial nerves, and sense organs

Accepted Answer

The CNS (central nervous system) consists of the brain and spinal cord, which work together to receive, process, and transmit information. While the spinal nerves and cranial nerves are part of the peripheral nervous system, they do communicate with the brain and spinal cord to carry out functions throughout the body. However, the question specifically asks for the components of the CNS, so the best answer is C.