The brain and the spinal cord are the components of the ____ nervous system.
A) central
B) peripheral
C) voluntary
D) involuntary

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The central nervous system (CNS) is made up of the brain and the spinal cord. It is responsible for processing information and coordinating responses to that information. The peripheral nervous system (PNS) includes all the nerves and ganglia outside of the CNS, which transmit information to and from the CNS. The terms voluntary and involuntary refer to types of muscle control, not components of the nervous system.

The Brain and the Spinal Cord Are the Components of the ____