The Two Principal Divisions of the Nervous System are the _______

Question

The two principal divisions of the nervous system are the _______.
A) central and autonomic nervous systems
B) central and peripheral nervous systems
C) autonomic and peripheral nervous systems
D) central and accessory nervous systems

Accepted Answer

The central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord, while the peripheral nervous system includes all the nerves outside of the central nervous system. Therefore, the two principal divisions of the nervous system are the central and peripheral nervous systems.