The two major divisions of the central nervous system are the __________.
A) left and right hemispheres
B) brain and autonomic systems
C) brain and spinal cord
D) peripheral and autonomic systems

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The central nervous system (CNS) is made up of the brain and the spinal cord. Therefore, the two major divisions of the CNS are the brain and spinal cord. The other options are incorrect because they either refer to specific parts of the CNS (left and right hemispheres) or different nervous system divisions altogether (autonomic and peripheral systems).

The Two Major Divisions of the Central Nervous System Are