The Spinal Cord Belongs to The

Question

The spinal cord belongs to the
A) peripheral nervous system.
B) central nervous system.
C) axial nervous system.
D) appendicular nervous system.
E) none of these.

Accepted Answer

The spinal cord is a major part of the central nervous system, which includes the brain and spinal cord. The peripheral nervous system includes all the nerves that extend from the central nervous system to the rest of the body, while the axial nervous system and appendicular nervous system are not recognized categories in neuroanatomy.