The Central Nervous System (CNS) Consists of the _______ and _______

Question

The central nervous system (CNS) consists of the _______ and _______.
A) brain; cranial nerves
B) spinal cord; cranial nerves
C) brain; spinal cord
D) spinal cord; touch receptors

Accepted Answer

The CNS consists of the brain and spinal cord. The cranial nerves are considered part of the peripheral nervous system (PNS). Touch receptors are also part of the PNS, specifically the somatosensory system.