The Spinal Cord is Part of the ________ Nervous System

Question

The spinal cord is part of the ________ nervous system.
A) peripheral
B) somatic
C) central
D) autonomic
E) afferent

Accepted Answer

The spinal cord is part of the central nervous system, which also includes the brain. The peripheral nervous system consists of nerves that extend from the brain and spinal cord to various parts of the body. The somatic nervous system controls voluntary movements and sensory input from the body, while the autonomic nervous system controls involuntary functions such as heart rate and digestion. Afferent refers to nerves that carry signals towards the central nervous system.